Women Physicists in Turkey

摘要

Turkey is a country of 72 million, 50% women. By law, women in Turkey have had equal educational and political rights since 1934, and they have been becoming better represented in all areas since that date. More than 50% of the population is less than 25 years old. There are around 80 universities, both public and private, in Turkey. Therefore, there is room for only a small portion of the young population (around 10%) who graduated from high school to attend a university. They have to pass the university exam, which leads to much competition. The largest universities are located in big cities, especially in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. There are around 20 universities, public and private, in Istanbul.