Mustang - context

Question 1

What criticism was Erguven met with?

Answer 1

That she was ‘not Turkish enough’ so wasn’t able to comment on the issues portrayed in Mustang

Question 2

What are the rates of child marriage in Turkey?

Answer 2

An estimated 15% of girls are married before 18

Question 3

What can parents apply for surrounding marriage?

Answer 3

They can apply for an exemption for 16 and 17 year old’s, but there are also reports of illegal marriages with girls as young as ten.

Question 4

What bill did the Turkish government withdraw?

Answer 4

They withdrew a bill that would allow perpetrators of sexual assault to be exonerated if they married their victims

Question 5

How many women in 2016 experienced domestic abuse?

Answer 5

86% of women experienced physical or psychological violence from a partner or family member

Question 6

In 2015, how many women died as a result of domestic violence?

Answer 6

300 women