The influence of culture and religion on the role of women in business – a case study of a Polish and Turkish automotive company
2025, 2025, No. 4
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Despite a number of measures implemented by companies, the percentage of employed women still do not reach values close to those representing employment among men. This article’s aim is to explore the relationship between the role and place of women in business and the culture and religion in a given society. The author focuses on Polish and Turkish cultures, and the differences between them. The study is based on the triangulation of reasoning methods using available literature sources, both books and articles, as well as statistical data showing mainly female employment or average wages. The empirical part is a comparative case study of two companies from Poland and Türkiye that are functioning in the automotive industry, and where women hold key positions. The research tool was a non-standardized in-depth interview. The study identifies culture as a factor that directly influences the place of women in organisations.
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