Ottomans to Turks- Understanding Homophobia in Contemporary Turkey

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In this episode, we delve deep into Turkey's history to understand the roots of gender and sexuality norms- by understanding how the cultural values of the Ottoman Empire shaped the values of contemporary Turkey. Ottoman scholars Dr Ezgi Sarıtaş and Dr Irvin Schick lead us through this rich and complex history and speak on the challenges faced by the gender and sexuality diverse citizens of Turkey in the modern age.

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