Health Organizations Within The Women\'s Foundations Established During The Anatolian Principality and The Ottoman Empire

Authors : Muzaffer Aydemir

Pages : 153-174

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Publication Date : 2024-07-31

Article Type : Research

Abstract :One of the organizational structures that has successfully maintained its existence for a long time in the historical process is that of the foundation. Foundations are organizational structures in which individuals contribute all or part of their assets to community services without expecting any form of compensation in return. A substantial number of foundations were established by women during the Anatolian Principalities and the Ottoman Empire. The purposes served by foundations established by women were similar to those served by foundations established by men. A distinguishing characteristic of foundations established by women is their health-related functions. The health organizations within foundations established by women have not been sufficiently studied in a holistic manner. The objective of this study is to examine the health organizations within the foundations established by women during the Anatolian Principalities and the Ottoman Empire with a holistic approach. The subject, which is addressed in disparate sources and studies, has been analyzed in a comprehensive manner. Consequently, the various health organizations established during both periods will serve as a valuable source for future studies. The findings of the study indicate that women placed a greater emphasis on health than men and were able to establish successful organizations. The health organizations in the foundations established by women provided medical education as well as treatment for the mentally ill and met the health needs of those in need. Different health personnel were trained and served in the health organizations established by women. Health organizations within women\'s foundations are examples of entrepreneurship that have a privileged place in the historical process.
Keywords : Women, Health Organizations, Darüşşifa