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Tonight, I watched a YouTube commentary video about a Turkish show I recently watched and AKP’s cultural hegemony through TV shows. Since the video is in Turkish, I’m sharing what I picked up on and additional information I gathered on the concept as it relates to P2025. Kızılcık Şerbeti, a soap opera that tells the story of a conservative religious family and friends and their relationship with a secular family and their friends. These two groups first meet and engage with one another when the conservative family son knocks up his secular girlfriend — both 20-22 (other than the “elite” “modern”secular group being depicted as virtue signaling and callously insulting those who wear a headscarf or practice any form of religious ritual). When the secular girlfriend, a college student majoring in dentistry, tells her strong independent working (divorced) mother and grandmother, who she lives with, the pregnancy, the mother loses her shit, yells and screams and tries to trick her daughter to get an abortion, all acting hysterical through the scene. Managing to escape the abortion appointment, rescued by his extremely wealthy boyfriend, she moves in with his very conservative religious Muslim family and is welcome there to live happily ever after while raising her kid and being a wife so long as she abides by the religious and cultural norms of the household. The girlfriend is never forced to turn to Allah or to practice Islamic rituals. On the contrary, told numerous times that she isn’t required to cover her head with a scarf. As a matter of fact, the other DIL who also lives in the same mansion doesn’t wear a headscarf (unlike the boyfriend’s mother and sister). See, the secular girlfriend is told, everyone is free to act how they see fit. What a contrast from her family, who essentially forced her to runaway because they’re so unaccepting, irrational, and don’t value even having a proper sit down with their daughter about a life altering decision and just forced her into an abortion like it’s nothing. While the plot doesn’t ever touch on views on abortion, the subtext is clear. As the girlfriend becomes part of this household, after an Islamic marriage followed by a shotgun legal wedding, her every move is watched and commented on, she is very frequently encouraged to practice Islam and taught about their cultural norms, while having to live within the bounds of the very patriarchal family structure. She can’t go out in the evenings, by herself, without accompanied by men that is either her husband or husband’s family. Soon after, her pregnancy is weaponized to control her even more and more, including being asked to pause her college classes “until the baby gets here.”

How does this contrast to the situation after a 20+ years of AKP ruling the nation?

How does this relate to P2025 and the GQP agenda?

Below is my conversation with an AI to learn and better understand cultural hegemony and AKP’s successful execution of its mechanics over the last two decades. If you catch erroneous information, let me know.

How does Althusser define cultural hegemony?

“Louis Althusser, a prominent Marxist philosopher, defines cultural hegemony as the domination of a culturally diverse society by the ruling class through the manipulation of cultural norms, values, and beliefs. He argues that the ruling class maintains power not only through economic and political means but also by controlling the dominant ideology, which shapes the way people perceive and interpret the world around them.
According to Althusser, the ruling class uses cultural institutions such as education, media, and religion to disseminate its ideology and maintain its hegemony. These institutions function as "ideological state apparatuses" that inculcate individuals with the values and beliefs of the ruling class, thereby ensuring their complicity in maintaining the status quo.
Althusser's concept of cultural hegemony emphasizes the role of ideology in reproducing social inequalities and maintaining the dominance of the ruling class. His ideas have had a profound impact on Marxist theory and have influenced various fields of study, including cultural studies, critical theory, and post-structuralism.”

According to experts, how does Turkey’s AKP execute their cultural hegemony through Turkish tv shows like Kızılcık Şerbeti and Kızıl Goncalar?

“Several experts argue that Turkey's AKP (Justice and Development Party) executes its cultural hegemony through popular TV shows like "Kızılcık Şerbeti" and "Kızıl Goncalar" by promoting a specific set of values and beliefs that align with their political agenda. These shows often depict traditional family structures, religious values, and a strong sense of national identity, which resonate with the AKP's conservative and nationalist voter base.
Moreover, the portrayal of these values in a positive light can be seen as an attempt to normalize and legitimize the AKP's cultural hegemony. By creating and popularizing media content that reflects their ideology, the AKP aims to shape public opinion and maintain their grip on power. This approach can also be seen as an effort to counteract the influence of Western media and promote a distinctly Turkish cultural identity.
Critics argue that this use of popular culture for political purposes limits the diversity of perspectives represented in Turkish media and reinforces social divisions. However, supporters of the AKP contend that these shows merely reflect the values and beliefs of a significant portion of Turkish society and contribute to the preservation of traditional Turkish culture.”

How has AKP used education and religion to create cultural hegemony?

“Since coming to power in 2002, the AKP has utilized education and religion as key tools to create cultural hegemony in Turkey. Here are some examples of how they've done this:

• Expansion of religious schools: The AKP has significantly increased the number of religious schools (known as Imam Hatip schools) across Turkey, with the goal of raising a more religious generation and promoting conservative Islamic values.
• Influence over higher education: The AKP has implemented strategies to gain greater control over Turkish universities, which are important sites for knowledge production and shaping social norms. This has included changes to university governance structures and the appointment of administrators aligned with the party's ideology.
• Emphasis on religious and nationalistic values: Through education, the AKP has promoted a blend of religious and nationalistic values, emphasizing the importance of Turkish and Islamic identity. This has often been accompanied by an emphasis on traditional gender roles and conservative social norms.
• Targeted youth organizations: The AKP has also supported the formation of youth organizations that promote the party's ideology and encourage young people to adopt its values.”

What are some of the mechanisms that they used to execute this successfully without significant backlash?

“The AKP has employed several mechanisms to execute its cultural hegemony in education and religion without significant backlash. Here are some key strategies they've used:

• Gradual implementation: Rather than introducing sweeping changes all at once, the AKP has implemented its policies gradually over time. This approach has allowed the party to consolidate its power and normalize its policies without triggering widespread resistance.
• Popular support: The AKP has maintained a significant base of popular support throughout its time in power, particularly among conservative and religious segments of Turkish society. By catering to this base, the party has been able to legitimize its policies and mitigate backlash from other sectors of society.
• Control over media and information: The AKP has exerted considerable influence over Turkish media, which has enabled the party to shape public narratives and limit criticism of its policies. This control has helped the AKP maintain support for its initiatives and limit organized opposition.
• Targeting key institutions: By focusing on strategic institutions like schools, universities, and religious organizations, the AKP has been able to influence the values and beliefs of the next generation of Turkish citizens, ensuring the continuation of its cultural hegemony in the long term.
• Coupling religious and nationalistic rhetoric: The AKP has effectively combined religious and nationalistic values in its messaging, appealing to a broad range of citizens who may not otherwise support its policies. By framing its initiatives as part of a larger effort to protect and promote Turkish identity, the party has been able to build a diverse base of support.

These strategies have allowed the AKP to implement its policies with relatively limited backlash, while also ensuring the party's continued dominance in Turkish politics.”