While researchers have long discussed the impact that ingroup-outgroup identities may have on par... more While researchers have long discussed the impact that ingroup-outgroup identities may have on participant-researcher dynamics, no previous study that we know of has investigated how these identities impact participants’ decisions to participate in research in conflict contexts. In this study, we aimed to examine participants’ perspectives on their decisions to participate in research and how those decisions may be related to both their and the researchers’ identities as well as other important dynamics, such as political ideology. We used the Turkish-Kurdish conflict as a case and examined participants’ perspectives on Turkish researchers in this conflict context. More specifically, we investigated (1) opinions and feelings about Turkish researchers; (2) reasons for (not) participating in research by Turkish researchers; (3) the ways Turkish researchers affect participants’ decisions; and (4) attitudes toward Kurdish researchers. We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore...
Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change towa... more Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change toward liberation, independence and equity in academia. Academic collectives in Turkey, as an example of ACA, prefigure building academia outside the university by emphasizing the extent to which neoliberal academia has already prepared the groundwork for more recent waves of oppression. In this research, we aim to reveal the manifestations of neoliberalism in ACA as captured with prominent social/political psychological concepts of collective action. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 dismissed academics to understand the social and political psychological processes in academic collectives. The narrations of ACA were accompanied by manifestations of neoliberalism as experienced by dismissed academics. We found that, as follows from the existing conceptual tools of collective action, neoliberalism serves as an embedded contextual factor in the process of ACA. This becomes mostly...
Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change towa... more Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change toward liberation, independence and equity in academia. Academic collectives in Turkey, as an example of ACA, prefigure building academia outside the university by emphasizing the extent to which neoliberal academia has already prepared the groundwork for more recent waves of oppression. In this research, we aim to reveal the manifestations of neoliberalism in ACA as captured with prominent social/political psychological concepts of collective action. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 dismissed academics to understand the social and political psychological processes in academic collectives. The narrations of ACA were accompanied by manifestations of neoliberalism as experienced by dismissed academics. We found that, as follows from the existing conceptual tools of collective action, neoliberalism serves as an embedded contextual factor in the process of ACA. This becomes mostly...
Militia groups have only recently started to attract scholarly attention in the literature on int... more Militia groups have only recently started to attract scholarly attention in the literature on internal conflicts. This attention is mostly focused on either the causes of their emergence or their functions and performance during the conflict. The role of militia groups in post-conflict processes, however, has not been adequately addressed. This article intends to fill this gap by analyzing the case of village guards, a type of pro-government militia system in Turkey, based on qualitative evidence from field research. While the dominant narrative in the literature identifies militia groups as spoilers in peace processes, the article shows that militias do not act as spoilers under certain conditions. In the case of the village guard system in Turkey, the permanent integration of militias into the state’s regular military apparatus prevented militia groups from acting as spoilers. It then argues that the permanent integration of wartime militia systems is a consequence of two factors:...
The current paper utilizes new approaches in intergroup conflict studies to examine the village g... more The current paper utilizes new approaches in intergroup conflict studies to examine the village guard system and its role in the Turkish-Kurdish conflict in Turkey. Recent work suggests that a two-group paradigm in researching intergroup conflict leaves out important contextual factors that influence trajectories and outcomes of conflict. The current paper is based on a project examining the views of 63 active and retired village guards in five provinces in eastern Turkey. Participants were asked how they became village guards, their experiences while holding the position and after they’ve retired, their relationship with neighbors and neighboring villages, as well as their views on the peace process and whether they believe a lasting peace is possible. Results indicate that village guards became guards either because their tribe took arms as a whole, they felt economically there were few other options, or were pressured by the state. Participants also reported feeling otherized by ...
Within social psychology, fieldwork in conflict settings is still not commonplace, despite recent... more Within social psychology, fieldwork in conflict settings is still not commonplace, despite recent calls for more researchers to engage in fieldwork to understand conflict dynamics. With this article, we wish to emphasize the importance of conducting fieldwork to the future of psychological science, while simultaneously acknowledging the challenges such research entails. We approach the subject as “outsiders,” and consider a number of important factors that researchers in that position should be aware of before entering a conflict situation. We have chosen the issues we believe to be the main challenges and those which are most in need of discussion prior to outsiders conducting fieldwork in conflict contexts. These issues are listed as either practical or ethical. Practical concerns include the following: (a) actual and perceived safety of researchers and participants, (b) the complexities of getting research permits, (c) identities of the researcher, (d) social and cultural script, and (e) language barriers between researchers and participants. Ethical concerns necessary to take into account in conflict contexts include but are not limited to (a) getting informed consent, (b) recording interviews, (c) avoiding psychological harm to respondents, (d) psychological demands of research for the research team, and (e) giving back to the respondents. With a need for more conflict research within social psychology, we hope to contribute to an increase in the work done in such contexts as well as the general discussions of such experiences.
While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there ha... more While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there has been comparably less focus on the way identities that have emerged (as compared to how they are consolidated or politicized) through crowd action are understood and explained by those who carry those identities, as well as the particular importance of norm formation and adherence in this process. The Gezi Park protests in Turkey allowed studying exactly how a newly created identity – capulcu identity [Turkish for looters] – can be perceived by the protesters. The present study utilizes a qualitative approach to explore how the capulcu identity was understood by people who participated in the Gezi Park protests, as well as the norms and prototypes associated with that identity. More specifically, we investigated perceptions of (1) the defining characteristics of a new identity (i.e., meaning of capulcu), (2) prototypicality (i.e., typical capulcu), (3) expectations of capulcu behaviour in terms of social norms, and (4) out-group definitions (i.e., differentiating a capulcu from a non-capulcu). We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore capulcu identity and analysed the data from 196 participants using qualitative content analysis. Results highlighted the important defining characteristics of capulcu identity, how this identity is positioned in relation to the newly created out-group (i.e., government supporters), and social norms based on this newly created identity. We discuss the meanings of identity characteristics and social norms in the political context of Turkey in relation to existing collective action models, as well as why we need to examine identities that come about during protests qualitatively.
Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements fro... more Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements from the perspectives of protesters have been gaining increased attention across the globe. Psychological research has tended to focus on individual or group level change; however, understanding the consequences of these social movements involves realizing that social movements bring about change in different ways: at the individual level, the group level, and the systemic or policy level. The current research attempts to examine not only the individual and group level change but also system level change from the perspective of participants of the Gezi Park protests in I˙stanbul, Turkey. The consequences of the protests in the subsequent 3 years will be discussed through a series of expert interviews. Overall, results indicate that a number of gains occurred on all 3 levels, but there were overall losses over time. With the impact of other political factors, many of those gains were lost as well.
While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there ha... more While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there has been comparably less focus on the way identities that have emerged (as compared to how they are consolidated or politicized) through crowd action are understood and explained by those who carry those identities, as well as the particular importance of norm formation and adherence in this process. The Gezi Park protests in Turkey allowed studying exactly how a newly created identity – capulcu identity [Turkish for looters] – can be perceived by the protesters. The present study utilizes a qualitative approach to explore how the capulcu identity was understood by people who participated in the Gezi Park protests, as well as the norms and prototypes associated with that identity. More specifically, we investigated perceptions of (1) the defining characteristics of a new identity (i.e., meaning of capulcu), (2) prototypicality (i.e., typical capulcu), (3) expectations of capulcu behaviour in terms of social norms, and (4) out-group definitions (i.e., differentiating a capulcu from a non-capulcu). We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore capulcu identity and analysed the data from 196 participants using qualitative content analysis. Results highlighted the important defining characteristics of capulcu identity, how this identity is positioned in relation to the newly created out-group (i.e., government supporters), and social norms based on this newly created identity. We discuss the meanings of identity characteristics and social norms in the political context of Turkey in relation to existing collective action models, as well as why we need to examine identities that come about during protests qualitatively.
Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 2017
Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements fro... more Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements from the perspectives of protesters have been gaining increased attention across the globe. Psychological research has tended to focus on individual or group level change; however, understanding the consequences of these social movements involves realizing that social movements bring about change in different ways: at the individual level, the group level, and the systemic or policy level. The current research attempts to examine not only the individual and group level change but also system level change from the perspective of participants of the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, Turkey. The consequences of the protests in the subsequent 3 years will be discussed through a series of expert interviews. Overall, results indicate that a number of gains occurred on all 3 levels, but there were overall losses over time. With the impact of other political factors, many of those gains were lost as well.
Acar, Y. G. (2016). Grupların politik psikolojisi [The political psychology of the group]. In Ö. ... more Acar, Y. G. (2016). Grupların politik psikolojisi [The political psychology of the group]. In Ö. D. Gümüş, Siyaset Psikolojisi 2. Cilt [Political Psychology, Volume 2]. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Prejudice reduction research has focused on reducing negative regard as a means to improve relati... more Prejudice reduction research has focused on reducing negative regard as a means to improve relations between various groups (e.g., religious, ethnic, political). Though positive regard between groups may be created, these forms of contact and common identification do not alter policy orientations of advantaged groups toward disadvantaged ones. Rather than intergroup contact, it is suggested that a collective action model of prejudice reduction (Dixon, J., Levine, M., Reicher, S., & Durrheim, K. (2012). Beyond prejudice: Are negative evaluations the problem and is getting us to like one another more the solution? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 35, 411-425) would create ties between disadvantaged groups to work toward beneficial policy change. We seek to show that the Gezi Park protests in Taksim, İstanbul functioned as an intergroup phenomenon, requiring the cooperation of a number of disadvantaged groups (e.g., feminists, Kurds) working together to improve the status of all present. In a series of interviews with 34 activists from the Gezi Park protests, participants were to reflect on their individual and group-based experiences during their time in the Gezi Park protests. Data indicate that although a few groups remained distant or disconnected during the protests, a common ground was achieved such that some participants were able to overcome past prejudices. Data also indicate that through group perceptions and individuals' descriptions of events, groups who had previously not been able to cooperate were able to work and stick together at Gezi. Results also imply, in line with Dixon et al. (2012), that if disadvantaged groups work together, they might change the position of their groups and improve each group's disadvantaged position via collective action.
Kürt Alevileri ve “Çözüm Süreci” projesi çerçevesinde 2013 Kasım sonu itibariyle başlayan... more Kürt Alevileri ve “Çözüm Süreci” projesi çerçevesinde 2013 Kasım sonu itibariyle başlayan çalışmalarımız akademisyen ekibimizin ve onlara her bağlamda destek vermeye çalışan SÜREÇ ekibimizin yoğun çalışmaları sonucu ortaya kapsamlı bir malzemenin çıkmasına neden oldu. Doğu Anadolu (Bingöl-Merkez, Kiğı, Muş-Varto, Tunceli-Merkez, Nazımiye ve Hozat, Malatya-Merkez, Arguvan, Erzincan-Merkez, Tercan, Çayırlı, Kemah) ve Orta Anadolu (Sivas-Merkez, Divriği) bölgelerimizden seçilmiş olan 14 yerleşim biriminde ve iki önemli metropolümüz olan İstanbul ve Ankara’da yapılan saha çalışmaları sonucu 126 yüzyüze derinlikli mülakat gerçekleştirilmişti.
This chapter will examine constructs of social activism and identity from a social psychological ... more This chapter will examine constructs of social activism and identity from a social psychological perspective in order to better understand the structure of the Gezi Park protests, the participants and the way they negotiated identities. A background to the protests and the participants will be provided, followed by a brief review of the social psychological perspective and its relevance in understanding the interplay of identities at Gezi. Finally, research conducted with activists from the protests describing their reasons for participating and relationships across groups will be presented.
While researchers have long discussed the impact that ingroup-outgroup identities may have on par... more While researchers have long discussed the impact that ingroup-outgroup identities may have on participant-researcher dynamics, no previous study that we know of has investigated how these identities impact participants’ decisions to participate in research in conflict contexts. In this study, we aimed to examine participants’ perspectives on their decisions to participate in research and how those decisions may be related to both their and the researchers’ identities as well as other important dynamics, such as political ideology. We used the Turkish-Kurdish conflict as a case and examined participants’ perspectives on Turkish researchers in this conflict context. More specifically, we investigated (1) opinions and feelings about Turkish researchers; (2) reasons for (not) participating in research by Turkish researchers; (3) the ways Turkish researchers affect participants’ decisions; and (4) attitudes toward Kurdish researchers. We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore...
Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change towa... more Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change toward liberation, independence and equity in academia. Academic collectives in Turkey, as an example of ACA, prefigure building academia outside the university by emphasizing the extent to which neoliberal academia has already prepared the groundwork for more recent waves of oppression. In this research, we aim to reveal the manifestations of neoliberalism in ACA as captured with prominent social/political psychological concepts of collective action. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 dismissed academics to understand the social and political psychological processes in academic collectives. The narrations of ACA were accompanied by manifestations of neoliberalism as experienced by dismissed academics. We found that, as follows from the existing conceptual tools of collective action, neoliberalism serves as an embedded contextual factor in the process of ACA. This becomes mostly...
Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change towa... more Academic Collective Action (ACA) stands as a small-scale collective action for social change toward liberation, independence and equity in academia. Academic collectives in Turkey, as an example of ACA, prefigure building academia outside the university by emphasizing the extent to which neoliberal academia has already prepared the groundwork for more recent waves of oppression. In this research, we aim to reveal the manifestations of neoliberalism in ACA as captured with prominent social/political psychological concepts of collective action. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 dismissed academics to understand the social and political psychological processes in academic collectives. The narrations of ACA were accompanied by manifestations of neoliberalism as experienced by dismissed academics. We found that, as follows from the existing conceptual tools of collective action, neoliberalism serves as an embedded contextual factor in the process of ACA. This becomes mostly...
Militia groups have only recently started to attract scholarly attention in the literature on int... more Militia groups have only recently started to attract scholarly attention in the literature on internal conflicts. This attention is mostly focused on either the causes of their emergence or their functions and performance during the conflict. The role of militia groups in post-conflict processes, however, has not been adequately addressed. This article intends to fill this gap by analyzing the case of village guards, a type of pro-government militia system in Turkey, based on qualitative evidence from field research. While the dominant narrative in the literature identifies militia groups as spoilers in peace processes, the article shows that militias do not act as spoilers under certain conditions. In the case of the village guard system in Turkey, the permanent integration of militias into the state’s regular military apparatus prevented militia groups from acting as spoilers. It then argues that the permanent integration of wartime militia systems is a consequence of two factors:...
The current paper utilizes new approaches in intergroup conflict studies to examine the village g... more The current paper utilizes new approaches in intergroup conflict studies to examine the village guard system and its role in the Turkish-Kurdish conflict in Turkey. Recent work suggests that a two-group paradigm in researching intergroup conflict leaves out important contextual factors that influence trajectories and outcomes of conflict. The current paper is based on a project examining the views of 63 active and retired village guards in five provinces in eastern Turkey. Participants were asked how they became village guards, their experiences while holding the position and after they’ve retired, their relationship with neighbors and neighboring villages, as well as their views on the peace process and whether they believe a lasting peace is possible. Results indicate that village guards became guards either because their tribe took arms as a whole, they felt economically there were few other options, or were pressured by the state. Participants also reported feeling otherized by ...
Within social psychology, fieldwork in conflict settings is still not commonplace, despite recent... more Within social psychology, fieldwork in conflict settings is still not commonplace, despite recent calls for more researchers to engage in fieldwork to understand conflict dynamics. With this article, we wish to emphasize the importance of conducting fieldwork to the future of psychological science, while simultaneously acknowledging the challenges such research entails. We approach the subject as “outsiders,” and consider a number of important factors that researchers in that position should be aware of before entering a conflict situation. We have chosen the issues we believe to be the main challenges and those which are most in need of discussion prior to outsiders conducting fieldwork in conflict contexts. These issues are listed as either practical or ethical. Practical concerns include the following: (a) actual and perceived safety of researchers and participants, (b) the complexities of getting research permits, (c) identities of the researcher, (d) social and cultural script, and (e) language barriers between researchers and participants. Ethical concerns necessary to take into account in conflict contexts include but are not limited to (a) getting informed consent, (b) recording interviews, (c) avoiding psychological harm to respondents, (d) psychological demands of research for the research team, and (e) giving back to the respondents. With a need for more conflict research within social psychology, we hope to contribute to an increase in the work done in such contexts as well as the general discussions of such experiences.
While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there ha... more While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there has been comparably less focus on the way identities that have emerged (as compared to how they are consolidated or politicized) through crowd action are understood and explained by those who carry those identities, as well as the particular importance of norm formation and adherence in this process. The Gezi Park protests in Turkey allowed studying exactly how a newly created identity – capulcu identity [Turkish for looters] – can be perceived by the protesters. The present study utilizes a qualitative approach to explore how the capulcu identity was understood by people who participated in the Gezi Park protests, as well as the norms and prototypes associated with that identity. More specifically, we investigated perceptions of (1) the defining characteristics of a new identity (i.e., meaning of capulcu), (2) prototypicality (i.e., typical capulcu), (3) expectations of capulcu behaviour in terms of social norms, and (4) out-group definitions (i.e., differentiating a capulcu from a non-capulcu). We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore capulcu identity and analysed the data from 196 participants using qualitative content analysis. Results highlighted the important defining characteristics of capulcu identity, how this identity is positioned in relation to the newly created out-group (i.e., government supporters), and social norms based on this newly created identity. We discuss the meanings of identity characteristics and social norms in the political context of Turkey in relation to existing collective action models, as well as why we need to examine identities that come about during protests qualitatively.
Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements fro... more Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements from the perspectives of protesters have been gaining increased attention across the globe. Psychological research has tended to focus on individual or group level change; however, understanding the consequences of these social movements involves realizing that social movements bring about change in different ways: at the individual level, the group level, and the systemic or policy level. The current research attempts to examine not only the individual and group level change but also system level change from the perspective of participants of the Gezi Park protests in I˙stanbul, Turkey. The consequences of the protests in the subsequent 3 years will be discussed through a series of expert interviews. Overall, results indicate that a number of gains occurred on all 3 levels, but there were overall losses over time. With the impact of other political factors, many of those gains were lost as well.
While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there ha... more While there is a wealth of literature on how and why people engage in collective action, there has been comparably less focus on the way identities that have emerged (as compared to how they are consolidated or politicized) through crowd action are understood and explained by those who carry those identities, as well as the particular importance of norm formation and adherence in this process. The Gezi Park protests in Turkey allowed studying exactly how a newly created identity – capulcu identity [Turkish for looters] – can be perceived by the protesters. The present study utilizes a qualitative approach to explore how the capulcu identity was understood by people who participated in the Gezi Park protests, as well as the norms and prototypes associated with that identity. More specifically, we investigated perceptions of (1) the defining characteristics of a new identity (i.e., meaning of capulcu), (2) prototypicality (i.e., typical capulcu), (3) expectations of capulcu behaviour in terms of social norms, and (4) out-group definitions (i.e., differentiating a capulcu from a non-capulcu). We used a survey with open-ended questions to explore capulcu identity and analysed the data from 196 participants using qualitative content analysis. Results highlighted the important defining characteristics of capulcu identity, how this identity is positioned in relation to the newly created out-group (i.e., government supporters), and social norms based on this newly created identity. We discuss the meanings of identity characteristics and social norms in the political context of Turkey in relation to existing collective action models, as well as why we need to examine identities that come about during protests qualitatively.
Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 2017
Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements fro... more Over the last few years, large-scale social movements and the consequences of these movements from the perspectives of protesters have been gaining increased attention across the globe. Psychological research has tended to focus on individual or group level change; however, understanding the consequences of these social movements involves realizing that social movements bring about change in different ways: at the individual level, the group level, and the systemic or policy level. The current research attempts to examine not only the individual and group level change but also system level change from the perspective of participants of the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, Turkey. The consequences of the protests in the subsequent 3 years will be discussed through a series of expert interviews. Overall, results indicate that a number of gains occurred on all 3 levels, but there were overall losses over time. With the impact of other political factors, many of those gains were lost as well.
Acar, Y. G. (2016). Grupların politik psikolojisi [The political psychology of the group]. In Ö. ... more Acar, Y. G. (2016). Grupların politik psikolojisi [The political psychology of the group]. In Ö. D. Gümüş, Siyaset Psikolojisi 2. Cilt [Political Psychology, Volume 2]. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Prejudice reduction research has focused on reducing negative regard as a means to improve relati... more Prejudice reduction research has focused on reducing negative regard as a means to improve relations between various groups (e.g., religious, ethnic, political). Though positive regard between groups may be created, these forms of contact and common identification do not alter policy orientations of advantaged groups toward disadvantaged ones. Rather than intergroup contact, it is suggested that a collective action model of prejudice reduction (Dixon, J., Levine, M., Reicher, S., & Durrheim, K. (2012). Beyond prejudice: Are negative evaluations the problem and is getting us to like one another more the solution? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 35, 411-425) would create ties between disadvantaged groups to work toward beneficial policy change. We seek to show that the Gezi Park protests in Taksim, İstanbul functioned as an intergroup phenomenon, requiring the cooperation of a number of disadvantaged groups (e.g., feminists, Kurds) working together to improve the status of all present. In a series of interviews with 34 activists from the Gezi Park protests, participants were to reflect on their individual and group-based experiences during their time in the Gezi Park protests. Data indicate that although a few groups remained distant or disconnected during the protests, a common ground was achieved such that some participants were able to overcome past prejudices. Data also indicate that through group perceptions and individuals' descriptions of events, groups who had previously not been able to cooperate were able to work and stick together at Gezi. Results also imply, in line with Dixon et al. (2012), that if disadvantaged groups work together, they might change the position of their groups and improve each group's disadvantaged position via collective action.
Kürt Alevileri ve “Çözüm Süreci” projesi çerçevesinde 2013 Kasım sonu itibariyle başlayan... more Kürt Alevileri ve “Çözüm Süreci” projesi çerçevesinde 2013 Kasım sonu itibariyle başlayan çalışmalarımız akademisyen ekibimizin ve onlara her bağlamda destek vermeye çalışan SÜREÇ ekibimizin yoğun çalışmaları sonucu ortaya kapsamlı bir malzemenin çıkmasına neden oldu. Doğu Anadolu (Bingöl-Merkez, Kiğı, Muş-Varto, Tunceli-Merkez, Nazımiye ve Hozat, Malatya-Merkez, Arguvan, Erzincan-Merkez, Tercan, Çayırlı, Kemah) ve Orta Anadolu (Sivas-Merkez, Divriği) bölgelerimizden seçilmiş olan 14 yerleşim biriminde ve iki önemli metropolümüz olan İstanbul ve Ankara’da yapılan saha çalışmaları sonucu 126 yüzyüze derinlikli mülakat gerçekleştirilmişti.
This chapter will examine constructs of social activism and identity from a social psychological ... more This chapter will examine constructs of social activism and identity from a social psychological perspective in order to better understand the structure of the Gezi Park protests, the participants and the way they negotiated identities. A background to the protests and the participants will be provided, followed by a brief review of the social psychological perspective and its relevance in understanding the interplay of identities at Gezi. Finally, research conducted with activists from the protests describing their reasons for participating and relationships across groups will be presented.
Elinizdeki kitap, ülkemiz toplumsal mücadele tarihinde bundan böyle bir milat sayılabilecek Gezi ... more Elinizdeki kitap, ülkemiz toplumsal mücadele tarihinde bundan böyle bir milat sayılabilecek Gezi Direnişi 'ne katılan farklı grupların bu direnişe neden omuz verdiklerinin, direnişçilerin isyan boyunca neler hissettiklerinin, yaşadıkları güzel ve hüzünlü anların ve aynı zamanda maruz kalınan ya da tanık olunan polis şiddetinin ve vahşi uygulamaların hikâyesini anlatıyor.
Direnişte yer alan grupların motivasyonlarını anlamanın yanı sıra her grubun diğer grup veya grupları nasıl gördüğünü ve isyan sürecinde birbirlerini nasıl algıladıklarını öğrenmemize yardımcı olan bu çalışma, bambaşka hayatların verdiği bambaşka cevaplara ayna tutarak ufkumuzu da, dünyamızı da genişletiyor ve zenginleştiriyor.Farklı çevre ve grupların gelecekle ilgili beklentilerini ve onların bu protestoları Türkiye için bir dönüm noktası olarak görüp görmediğini okura aktarmak kitabın amaçları arasında… Gezi Direnişi'nin gelecekte olabilecek yeni direnişlere de ışık tutacağı düşüncesi de bir leitmotif olarak satırlar arasından süzülüp karşımıza çıkıyor. Alevilerden Anti-kapitalist Müslümanlara, Devrimci Müslümanlardan Feminist Kadınlara, Kemalistlerden Kürtlere, LGBTİ'lerden Ülkücülere, sosyalist partilerden sendikalara, Taksim Dayanışması'ndan Çarşı'ya büyük bir çeşitliliğin damgasını vurduğu direnişin birinci elden hikâyesi…
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Direnişte yer alan grupların motivasyonlarını anlamanın yanı sıra her grubun diğer grup veya grupları nasıl gördüğünü ve isyan sürecinde birbirlerini nasıl algıladıklarını öğrenmemize yardımcı olan bu çalışma, bambaşka hayatların verdiği bambaşka cevaplara ayna tutarak ufkumuzu da, dünyamızı da genişletiyor ve zenginleştiriyor.Farklı çevre ve grupların gelecekle ilgili beklentilerini ve onların bu protestoları Türkiye için bir dönüm noktası olarak görüp görmediğini okura aktarmak kitabın amaçları arasında… Gezi Direnişi'nin gelecekte olabilecek yeni direnişlere de ışık tutacağı düşüncesi de bir leitmotif olarak satırlar arasından süzülüp karşımıza çıkıyor. Alevilerden Anti-kapitalist Müslümanlara, Devrimci Müslümanlardan Feminist Kadınlara, Kemalistlerden Kürtlere, LGBTİ'lerden Ülkücülere, sosyalist partilerden sendikalara, Taksim Dayanışması'ndan Çarşı'ya büyük bir çeşitliliğin damgasını vurduğu direnişin birinci elden hikâyesi…