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Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000

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Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000

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The focus of this article is on Masal Evi (Story House) in Halıdere, Türkiye and my reflections on storytelling as a therapeutic tool in the aftermath of the 1999 Marmara earthquake. In this initiative, inspired by applied folklore theories, I employed traditional folktales as a means to help children overcome their traumatic experiences. Grounded in approaches by scholars such as Donald Haase and Jack Zipes, the storytelling activities leveraged the healing potential of fairy tales to create a safe and culturally relevant environment for children to explore their emotions and begin to heal. In the storytelling sessions, traditional narratives became tools for expressing complex emotions, allowing children to engage with narratives that mirrored their own experiences of loss and displacement. This approach also resonates with practices like cuento therapy, where folktales can help children navigate their psychological landscape, offering both hope and a sense of belonging. This article presents my reflections on storytelling sessions that I conducted in Halıdere, which encouraged self-expression and community support. It ultimately highlights how culturally sensitive approaches to storytelling and folklore can facilitate community-driven healing in trauma-affected populations. Türkiye’s seismic landscape, marked by significant earthquakes, has left profound psychological scars, especially among young survivors. Addressing this, the experience in Masal Evi highlights how folktales can offer comfort and foster resilience, allowing children to process trauma and rebuild their sense of stability. In Masal Evi, the collective effort from volunteers, local families, and children not only established a safe space for healing but also rekindled a sense of community attuned to gender equity and democracy.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Research and publication ethics statement: This article is developed from the work I voluntarily participated in at the Fairy Tale House project conducted by AFEMOTI in Halıdere between 1999 and 2000, as well as from my research paper summarizing these activities. It has been enriched with contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches. In its current form, the article has not been published elsewhere and has not been submitted as a journal article or book chapter to any other journal or publisher. Authors’ contribution levels: The article is single-authored. Ethical committee approval: Since the research was conducted before 2020 (between 1999 and 2000), ethical committee approval is not required. Financial support: I conducted the storytelling sessions at Masal Evi project in Halıdere on a voluntary basis. AFEMOTI provided financial support for operational expenses related to the project (such as children’s artwork and its exhibition). Conflict of interest: There are no potential conflicts of interest related to this study.

Kaynakça

  1. Bettelheim, B. (1989). The uses of enchantment: the meaning and importance fairy tales. Vintage Books.
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  3. Birkalan, H. (2000). Masal evleri: children, folktales, and the Marmara earthquake. Paper presented at the American Folklore Society Meeting, Columbus, OH.
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  6. Constantino, G., R. G. Malgady & L. H. Rogler. (1985). Cuento therapy: folktales as culturally sensitive psychotherapy for Puerto-Rican children. HRC Monograph No. 12. Waterfront Press.
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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Kültürel Antropoloji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Aralık 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Haziran 2024

Kabul Tarihi

30 Kasım 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 30 Sayı: 120 Ek

Kaynak Göster

APA
Birkalan-gedik, H. (2024). Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000. Folklor/Edebiyat, 30(120 Ek), 1257-1272. https://doi.org/10.22559/folklor.3812
AMA
1.Birkalan-gedik H. Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000. folk/ed. 2024;30(120 Ek):1257-1272. doi:10.22559/folklor.3812
Chicago
Birkalan-gedik, Hande. 2024. “Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000”. Folklor/Edebiyat 30 (120 Ek): 1257-72. https://doi.org/10.22559/folklor.3812.
EndNote
Birkalan-gedik H (01 Aralık 2024) Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000. Folklor/Edebiyat 30 120 Ek 1257–1272.
IEEE
[1]H. Birkalan-gedik, “Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000”, folk/ed, c. 30, sy 120 Ek, ss. 1257–1272, Ara. 2024, doi: 10.22559/folklor.3812.
ISNAD
Birkalan-gedik, Hande. “Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000”. Folklor/Edebiyat 30/120 Ek (01 Aralık 2024): 1257-1272. https://doi.org/10.22559/folklor.3812.
JAMA
1.Birkalan-gedik H. Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000. folk/ed. 2024;30:1257–1272.
MLA
Birkalan-gedik, Hande. “Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000”. Folklor/Edebiyat, c. 30, sy 120 Ek, Aralık 2024, ss. 1257-72, doi:10.22559/folklor.3812.
Vancouver
1.Hande Birkalan-gedik. Putting Folklore to Use: Reflections on Masal Evi, Halıdere-Türkiye, 1999-2000. folk/ed. 01 Aralık 2024;30(120 Ek):1257-72. doi:10.22559/folklor.3812

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Alan Editörleri/ Field Editörs
Halkbilimi/Folklore
Prof.Dr. Hande Birkalan-Gedik (JohannWolfgang-Goethe İniversitet-birkalan-gedik@m.uni-frankfurt.de)
Prof.Dr. Ali Yakıcı (Gazi Üniversitesi-yakici@gazi.edu.tr)
Prof.Dr. Aynur Koçak (Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi-nurkocak@yildiz.edu.tr)
Prof.Dr. Işıl Altun (Regensburg Üniversitesi/Kocaeli Üniversitesi-İsil.Altun@zsk.uni-regensburg.de)
Doç.Dr. Ahmet Keskin (Samsun Üniversitesi-ahmet.keskin@samsun.edu.tr)

Edebiyat/Literature
Prof.Dr. Abdullah Uçman (Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi -emekli-29 MayısÜniversitesi-abdullahucman@29mayis.edu.tr
Prof. Dr. Ramazan Korkmaz (Ardahan Üniversitesi-emekli-Kafkasya Üniversiteler Birliği -KÜNİB-r_korkmaz@hotmail.com)
Prof.Dr. Emel Kefeli (Marmara Üniversitesi-emekli-İstanbul 29 Mayıs Üniversitesi-ayseemelkefeli @gmail.com)
Prof.Dr. Zekiye Antakyalıoğlu ( İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi-zekabe@hotmail.com)
Doç.Dr. Koray Üstün (Hacettepe Üniversitesi-korayustun@hacettepe.edu.tr)

Antropoloji/Anthropology
Prof.Dr. Hanife Aliefendioğlu (Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi-hanife.aliefendioglu@emu.edu.tr)
Prof. Dr. Şebnem Pala Güzel (Başkent Üniversitesi-sebnempa@baskent.edu.tr)
Prof.Dr. Derya Atamtürk Duyar (İstanbul Üniversitesi-datamturk@istanbul.edu.tr)
Prof.Dr. Meryem Bulut (Ankara Üniversitesi-meryem.bulut@gmail.com)

Dil-Dilbilim/Language-Linguistics
Prof.Dr. Nurettin Demir (Hacettepe Üniversitesi-demir@hacettepe.edu.tr)
Prof. Dr. Aysu Erden (Maltepe Üniversitesi-aysuerden777@gmail.com)
Prof.Dr. Sema Aslan Demir (Hacettepe Üniversitesi-semaaslan@hacettepe.edu.tr)