The Purple Color of Kurdish Politics: Women Politicians Write from Prison

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Book Synopsis: Prison writings from twenty-two Kurdish women who were elected to office in Turkey and then imprisoned by the state on political grounds. Gültan Kışanak, a Kurdish journalist and former MP, was elected co-mayor of Diyarbakır in 2014. Two years later, the Turkish state arrested and imprisoned her. Her story is remarkable, but not unique. While behind bars, she wrote about her own experiences and collected similar accounts from other Kurdish women, all co-chairs, co-mayors, and MPs in Turkey; all incarcerated on political grounds.

The Purple Colour of Kurdish Politics is a one-of-a-kind collection of prison writings from twenty-two Kurdish women politicians. Here they reflect on their personal and collective struggles against patriarchy and anti-Kurdish repression in Turkey; on the radical feminist principles and practices through which they transformed the political structures and state offices in which they operated. They discuss what worked and what didn't, and the ways in which Turkey's anti-capitalist and socialist movements closely informed their political stances and practices. Demonstrating Kurdish women's ceaseless political determination and refusal to be silenced – even when behind bars – the book ultimately hopes to inspire women living under even the most unjust conditions to engage in collective resistance.

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The Purple Color of Kurdish Politics: Women Politicians Write from Prison is a groundbreaking book that showcases the incredible strength and resilience of Kurdish women politicians. These twenty-two brave women, including Gültan Kışanak, share their personal accounts of being elected to office in Turkey, only to be unjustly imprisoned by the state on political grounds. As you immerse yourself in their writings, you will be captivated by their stories of defiance in the face of patriarchy and anti-Kurdish repression.

What sets this book apart is its commitment to radical feminist principles and practices. These Kurdish women politicians not only fought for their own freedom, but they also embarked on a mission to transform the political landscape in which they operated. By sharing their experiences, they provide invaluable insights into what it takes to challenge and dismantle oppressive structures.

The Purple Color of Kurdish Politics also sheds light on the profound influence of the anti-capitalist and socialist movements in Turkey. These movements played a vital role in shaping the political stances and practices of these courageous women. By drawing inspiration from these ideologies, they were able to create lasting change and inspire countless others in the process.

This collection of prison writings is a testament to the unyielding determination of Kurdish women politicians. Even from behind bars, their voices refuse to be silenced. Their stories will move you, inspire you, and ignite a fire within you to stand up against injustice. Whether you are a woman living in oppressive conditions or someone who wants to support and uplift marginalized voices, this book is a must-read.

Join us in celebrating the strength of these Kurdish women politicians and their unwavering dedication to collective resistance. Get your hands on The Purple Color of Kurdish Politics: Women Politicians Write from Prison and be inspired to make a difference!

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