One of the ancient verse forms of anonymous folk poetry, the mani, continues to exist as a fundamental element of oral culture, particularly in the geography of Anatolia. This literary genre, which is mostly anonymous in structure and has been passed down through generations, allows individuals to express their feelings and thoughts in a concise, succinct and effective manner. The mani does not merely express individual feelings; it also plays an important role in the construction of social norms, values, and identities. In this context, examples of mani collected from the Bartın region constitute an important source for examining the processes of constructing, reproducing, and transmitting gender roles. This study aims to understand gender roles in folk songs and examine how these roles have changed or remained the same in folk culture.
Anonymous oral folk poetry, Bartın, mani, gender roles.