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This chapter examines Abdullah Öcalan’s stance on language, exposing contradictions in his discourse on Kurdish language rights. It reveals how Öcalan’s approach oscillates between advocating cultural preservation and passively accepting linguistic erosion, mirroring broader struggles between Kurdish identity and state-imposed assimilation. Through an analysis of his writings, the chapter uncovers tensions between Öcalan’s promotion of multiculturalism and his failure to propose concrete strategies to counter state repression of Kurdish identity. This critique underscores the complexities and challenges of linguistic resistance under colonial domination.

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Öcalan, Language, Race, and Assimilation

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    2025年

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  • Kamal Soleimani,
  • Behrooz Shojai

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This chapter examines Abdullah Öcalan’s stance on language, exposing contradictions in his discourse on Kurdish language rights. It reveals how Öcalan’s approach oscillates between advocating cultural preservation and passively accepting linguistic erosion, mirroring broader struggles between Kurdish identity and state-imposed assimilation. Through an analysis of his writings, the chapter uncovers tensions between Öcalan’s promotion of multiculturalism and his failure to propose concrete strategies to counter state repression of Kurdish identity. This critique underscores the complexities and challenges of linguistic resistance under colonial domination.