Gençler

Gençler is Turkish for "young people" or "youth." The term denotes a demographic group typically comprising late adolescence and early adulthood, though exact age ranges vary by context. In Turkey, youth is often defined in policy as people aged roughly 15 to 29, while some statistical sources use a broader 15 to 34 range. The concept underpins education, labor, and social policy.

Education is central: most Turkish youth attend secondary or higher education, and increasing university enrollment has affected labor market entry. Urbanization and internal migration shape youth experiences, with many young people moving to cities for work and study. The government operates through the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı) and related agencies to promote youth development, sports participation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurship. Non-governmental organizations and youth movements also play roles in civic engagement and cultural life.

Cultural life for Gençler includes music, sports, social media, and youth-led activism. Challenges include unemployment or underemployment, job matching, regional disparities, gender expectations, and access to affordable housing and services. Policy aims emphasize skill development, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and inclusive participation for marginalized groups and rural youth.

The term Gençler can also appear in media and organization names as a generic reference to young people, or as a formal designation for youth councils and clubs. It reflects both a linguistic label and a social category that shapes policy, culture, and everyday life in Turkey.