This study provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the current state of gender equality in Türkiye, specifically examining its intersection with educational outcomes and societal structures. Utilizing secondary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the Ministry of National Education (MoNE), the research evaluates key indicators aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). The findings indicate that while Türkiye has made significant progress in girls' primary school enrollment and overall literacy rates, substantial disparities remain in other critical domains. Specifically, women’s labor force participation remains disproportionately low at 36%, political representation in the parliament is limited to 17.3%, and female ownership of agricultural land stands at only 13.2%.

Furthermore, the research highlights how persistent gender stereotypes in both domestic and professional spheres are reinforced by deep-rooted cultural norms and unequal access to digital technologies. To address these structural inequalities, the study introduces a novel, school-based framework consisting of nine strategic actions designed to reshape societal perceptions and institutionalize gender-responsive learning environments. This framework emphasizes the transformative power of education, advocating for the reconstruction of gender roles within curricula, teaching materials, and school culture. By providing a practical roadmap for institutional reform, the research fills a critical gap in the literature regarding the role of schools as proactive agents of social change. Ultimately, the study concludes that achieving substantive gender equality in Türkiye requires a coordinated approach that integrates systemic educational reform with broader policy interventions to foster a more inclusive and equitable society for future generations.