Turkey’s finance minister finds women’s economic knowledge surprising

Last updated: 10th March 2019 6:21 pm

1 Min Read

Turkish Finance and Treasury Minister Berat Albayrak on Friday said Turkish women had surprised him during a recent panel with their economic knowledge, opposition news site Sol Haber reported .

Albayrak talked about gender equality, while speaking in Istanbul on International Women’s Day.

“I thought they would ask questions about home economics,” Albayrak said mentioning a recent panel with women. “They asked questions that even the best financiers would not be able to ask. I was surprised with their competence on the details of the economy,” he said.

Albayrak said that the Turkish government targeted to end all types of discrimination against women and to make women more visible.

According to survey results shared by pollster Ipsos on Friday, 75 percent in Turkey supports gender equality, while 57 percent of Turks believe men are more advantaged in social life compared to women.

TAGGED:AKP Islamofascism

Share This Article

By News About Turkey - NAT

Follow:

Founded by a small group of Turkish/Kurdish scholars who have been subjected to persecution at the hands of the Erdogan dictatorship, News About Turkey (NAT) has emerged as a platform that is both exceptional and invaluable. Our objective is to provide you with a comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of the events and developments in Turkey (Türkiye), a country with profound historical and geopolitical importance, a vibrant culture, and a strategic location. Our founders, who have been purged by the Erdogan regime after the so-called coup attempt, are aware of the significance of journalism that is both free and independent. Because of this understanding, we are committed to providing reporting and analysis that is both objective and comprehensive. To give you the most thorough coverage of Turkey, we go further than just scratching the surface. Keep in touch with us so that you can have a better understanding of Turkey's developing story as well as vital and comprehensive news items. Whether you are a resident of Turkey, a member of the Turkish/Kurdish diaspora, or simply someone who has a strong interest in this vital country, we are the most reliable source for news that not only informs but also inspires and engages you.