| ID | 160442 |
| Title Proper | Political violence, asabiyya and identity |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Orhan, Mehmet |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates the relationship between asabiyya (esprit de corps) and political violence within the context of the Kurdish experience, which relies heavily on the presence and activities of armed groups within the society. Furthermore, this article reveals different possibilities for how an armed group can be diffused into a close ethnic unit and transforms its collective solidarity and consciousness by orienting it towards the use of violence. Lastly, it concludes that this engagement changes the content and forms of asabiyya while reshaping social identities in a complex way. |
| `In' analytical Note | Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power Vol. 25, No.3; Jun 2018: p.266-283 |
| Journal Source | Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power 2018-05 25, 3 |
| Key Words | Violence ; Politics ; Kurds ; Identity ; Armed Struggle ; Asabiyy |