This article aims to explain what dynamics the Mahallemies are
affected, the direction of this building and its leading fundamental factors while
building the identities of the Mahallemies. Qualitative methods have been
employed in obtaining the data about it. The Mahallemies have been affected
from the ethno-political structuring and rhetoric of identity. The associations
and s ocial n etwork g roups f ounded f or t hem h ave b een e ffective i n b uilding
their ethnic identity. In this process, The Arabic identity has come into
prominence and the native language / Arabic has gained more visibility. Along
with this, The Mahallemies have been against identity-based manipulations and
clashes. S tating t heir f aith i n T urkey in terms of the country policy, the
Mahallemies want to be recognized as Arabic and take the advantage of
educational, political and media institutions available in this respect.
Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |
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