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The problematic nature of Social Dialogue (SD) in Turkey is explored in this discussion of the various interdependent factors that shape the aggregate entity. Starting from the various historical, political, cultural, economic, social & international perspectives on SD, the author identifies eight issues salient to SD on labor to argue that both internal & external factors are creating an optimistic willingness to develop SD as a main tool to address new challenges. The relationship between institutional framework & fragmented labor are complicated by the diversity of trade unions, & the politics of union executives in a context of hostile industrial relations. A weak civil society dependent on the state for implementation of legislations, & the legacy of a state dependency limits integrative collective bargaining, & trade unions thus remain the obdurate defenders of the status quo. Although internal market development should have been based on the role of occupational organization, personal ethics, & responsibility, the current willingness by social partners to integrate Turkey into the EU, & promotion efforts by the SD portray an optimistic future. Tables, References. J. Harwell

Achievement of gender-sensitive & gender-balanced legislation is an important step in the continuous struggle against cultural conservatism & sexist prejudice. Each new measure in favour of equality encourages a thoroughgoing change of habits & attitudes. Only with such a progressive legal approach will women be able to play their full part on an equal footing with men. To achieve this end, the primary strategy is the definition & putting into practice of the principle of equal rights & opportunities for both sexes. This means legal definition & gradual social implementation -- in the family, at work, in political & civic rights & in social & cultural life. The Turkish law that guarantees formal equality between men & women contains the essential points for achieving egalitarian treatment of women. The framework of legislation requiring equal treatment between men and women consists of constitutional provisions, as well as provisions of ratified international instruments. The formal starting point for considering equality for women is the Constitution. Adapted from the source document.