Violence is no cause for divorce, Turkish women believe

A recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Family and Social Policies shows that almost 20 percent of Turkish women do not consider violence and beating as reasons for divorce, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

The survey, called “Family Structure in Turkey,” also showed that 26.6 percent of divorced women’s motivation to end their marriage was irresponsible and apathetic behavior by their husbands. The survey also revealed that 20.8 percent of women decided to divorce because of maltreatment and beating. 

Cheating was the third most common reason for divorce with 16.8 percent, while economic reasons and alcohol or gambling followed with 15.4 percent.

According to the survey 85 percent of Turkish males say they prefer their spouse not to have previously been married, while some 90 percent of women say they want their future partner to be employed.