The belief that "I need a son to continue my work" reflects a basic philosophy of the Turkish business world. In particular, the future of small and mid-sized businesses in Anatolia is often connected to the existence of male heirs to carry on these businesses. 

This view is so widespread that in cases where there are no male heirs to take over, sons-in-law are often brought in rather than handing the business over to female heirs. The perceived importance of the participation of the son-in-law in business leadership rather than having a female successor is a culturally significant point. Experiences and changes in the structure of family businesses in recent years, however, have begun to indicate that these views may be changing. 

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Yesssss, women in charge (   ) - men, you better take care.......

 My experience would support this, although it´s only one instance.  My friend´s husband has a property development/construction business and their only child (daughter aged 25) joined the business after graduating.  She´s also now studying for her Masters.  The sparks fly between them from time to time but basically, it works.