Paradoks The question of whether Turks are racist or not necessitates a reasoned approach, delving into various prevalent topics. At the forefront lies the Armenian issue, often portrayed as a global dilemma. Behind labeling Turks as racist due to the Armenian relocation lies a territorial dispute known worldwide. To term a story from within a world war as genocide demands scrutiny of the underlying factors. Firstly, if a genocide occurred during the world war, it logically implies multiple genocides worldwide. Additionally, considering Armenians lived comfortably in the Ottoman Empire, the existence of a racist perspective until today should be questioned. Moreover, attention should be given to the punishment of Ottoman officers for errors during the relocation.
The conflicts between Kurds and Armenians during the relocation, unnoticed in declaring Turks as racist, also merit discussion.
The fabrication of the Armenian Genocide lie as an imperialist tool, a coercion tool of capitalist lobbies, and not leaving this matter solely to historians are crucial aspects of this issue.
Another significant matter is the continual accusation of racism towards Kurds in domestic politics. If Turks were racist, there wouldn’t be Kurdish-owned kebab shops thriving in nearly every city and street. For instance, in Germany, over half of Turkish kebab shops cater to Turkish customers.
If Turks were racist, Kurds wouldn’t have attained such prosperity. According to an unofficial but realistic study, the ratio of Turkish and Kurdish businessmen to their populations is almost the same.
As logical as Turkish being the primary language in Germany, it is equally sensible for Kurdish to be recognized as a primary language in Turkey. Moreover, if news of a Turkish state being constantly established in Germany surfaced, what would the Germans’ reaction be? Despite the Kurdistan project, if all these scenarios are realized, the presence of racism seems unlikely.
Amidst millions of Arabs migrating to Turkey today, societal tranquility and calmness are noteworthy. Comparing this tranquility with Europe, where a tenth of the same migration causes significant societal and political upheaval, yields a telling result.
It’s crucial to remember that those alleging Turks’ racism often exploit a victimhood narrative for personal gain. Furthermore, it’s essential to distinguish between Turks’ racism and conservatism and religious discrimination.
Considering these points, the claim of Turks being inherently racist seems unfounded and requires a nuanced understanding of historical contexts and societal dynamics.
