Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 1: JMPHSS 2018

The Perspectıve of X and Y Generations on Deterrence of Death Penalty: The Case of Women Murders in Turkey

Yeliz Yazan (Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey)
Betü l Solmaz (Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University, Bandırma-Balıkesir, Turkey)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2018

Abstract

This study aims to address death penalty in context of crime and punishment and evaluate the impact of restate of death penalty on women murders in Turkey by examining opinion of generations. The study aims to analyze not only the deterrent effect of death penalty but also different view- points of generations regarding this topic. To achieve this aim, a survey is conducted such that a questionnaire was made through social media for 460 people composed of X and Y generations who had various education levels. Chi-Square analysis is used in the obtained data. The results highlight that the views of not only X and Y generation but also rest of them support the idea of restating death penalty. According to them, referendum should be made for death penalty. On the basis of the responses from the respondents and analysis results, recommendations are made and implications of the study for policy makers are discussed.

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jmphss

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Subject

Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of organizational challenges and theories within the realms of social sciences, humanities, and management. Emphasizing comparative and transnational methodologies, the ...