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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Exclusion, bureaucracy and racialized migration in abdulrazak gurnah’s by the sea
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
Abdulrazak Gurnah's By the Sea (2002) interrogates the paradoxes of hospitality within the asylum process, revealing how conditional welcome operates as a mechanism of control rather than care. Through a critical engagement with Jacques Derrida's hostipitality and Achille Mbembe's necropolitics, this article examines the protagonist's arrival in England and his subsequent placement in a deteriorating Bed and Breakfast as an extension of state governance over displaced subjects. While asylum ostensibly signifies protection, the conditions imposed upon refugees transform hospitality into an instrument of containment, where inclusion is contingent upon submission to bureaucratic and social constraints. Drawing on Derrida's theorization of hospitality as inherently violent, the study demonstrates how the host's power to grant refuge simultaneously reinforces the foreigner's subjugation. Mbembe’s necropolitics further illuminates the ways in which asylum seekers exist within a state of managed decay, where their survival is permitted yet systematically devalued. Gurnah's portrayal of the asylum process thus critiques the host nation’s myth of benevolence, exposing the coercive structures that sustain postcolonial modes of regulation and exclusion. By situating By the Sea within this theoretical framework, the article argues that the novel problematizes the ethical contradictions of asylum policies, revealing how displaced individuals are reduced to spectral presences within the host nation’s borders.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Living like a tree: narratives of slow violence in arundhati roy's the ministry of utmost happiness
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
This article bridges postcolonial studies and ecocriticism to explore the entanglement of environmental degradation and systemic marginalization in Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. Mainly anchored in the theoretical framework of Nixon's concept of "slow violence," this study examines how colonial and neo-colonial ideologies perpetuate ecological exploitation and social inequality. Through characters such as Anjum and Gulabiya, Roy critiques the intersection of environmental injustices, displacement, and socio-political exclusion. Anjum's existence within a graveyard, which is a symbolic site of ecological decay, exemplifies the gradual violence inflicted upon marginalized communities, while the extinction of white-backed vultures symbolizes the ecological ramifications of industrial modernity. Additionally, the Narmada Bachao Andolan and the Bhopal disaster serve as critical case studies of environmental racism, highlighting the disproportionate burdens borne by the Global South in the name of development. By engaging with colonial legacies such as deforestation and industrial expansion, the article underscores how contemporary globalization replicates the exploitative dynamics of imperialism. Roy's narrative strategies amplify the silenced experiences of the dispossessed while critiquing the ethical failures of anthropocentrism and capitalist modernity. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of literature as an activist medium, capable of rendering visible the imperceptible impacts of ecological and social violence. In doing so, it advocates for postcolonial ecocriticism as an essential lens for addressing global environmental and cultural issues.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Challenging Neo-Orientalism: Muslim Identity and the Israel-Palestine Conflict in Teju Cole's Open City
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
This article explores Teju Cole's Open City (2011) as a profound critique of neo-Orientalist discourses in the post-9/11 era, focusing on Farouq, an Arab-Muslim intellectual in Brussels. Grounded in Edward Said's Orientalism and Hamid Dabashi's neo-Orientalism, the analysis reveals how Farouq resists Western pressures to assimilate or enact commodified versions of his identity, challenging the persistent demand for "oriental fantasy" narratives. The novel situates Farouq's personal struggles within geopolitical tensions, notably the Israel-Palestine conflict, which characters frame as a defining contemporary issue. This perspective counters neo-Orientalist assertions that attribute Middle Eastern instability to inherent cultural flaws, instead critiquing Western imperialism and media distortions. The study contrasts Farouq's revolutionary consciousness with Dr. Maillotte's liberal dismissal of his grievances, exposing subtle neo-Orientalist mechanisms that mask structural inequities under a veneer of openness. Through its dialogic structure and reflective narrator, Julius, Open City fosters authentic intercultural exchange, disrupting monolithic portrayals of Muslim identities. The article argues that Cole's narrative not only contests reductive stereotypes but also positions literature as a vital medium for advocating equitable identity representations in a globalized world. By centering Farouq's intellectual agency and experiences, the study contributes significantly to understanding identity politics and representation in postcolonial literature, underscoring the enduring relevance of Said's critique in contemporary global discourses.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Navigating Global Migration: An Analysis of Exit West through Appadurai’s Five Scapes
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
The rapid surge in global migration today is deeply intertwined with shifts in the political and economic structures of the late twentieth century, characterized by the dominance of globalization and transnational capital. These shifts, while rooted in the historical legacies of colonialism, have assumed new dimensions as globalization reconfigures the movement of people, capital, and ideas. In Exit West, Mohsin Hamid connects the personal experiences of migration with larger global forces, using magical doors to metaphorically illustrate the fluidity and unpredictability of global migration patterns. This paper employs Arjun Appadurai's five "scapes," which are ethnoscapes, technoscapes, financescapes, mediascapes, and ideoscapes, to examine how Exit West reflects and critiques the dynamics of globalization, migration, and identity formation. Hamid highlights how technological advancements facilitate movement while simultaneously revealing the inequalities that persist under the guise of globalization. Through the journeys of Saeed and Nadia, the novel reveals the fragmented nature of global flows and their impact on personal and collective identities.
- MakaleYalnız künye2023Kıyafet Kuralları: Frances Burney'in Evelina; or the History of a young Lady's Entrance into the World (1778) adlı romanı Üzerinden On Sekizinci Yüzyıl Londra'sında Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Modanın Perde Arkasını Aralamak
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
Çoğunlukla bireysel tercihlerin bir göstergesi olarak görülen moda aslında sosyal standartlar, kültürel değişimler ve kimlik inşası hakkında derin görüş açıları sunmaktadır. Kıyafet, özellikle önemli kültürel değişimler sırasında karmaşık sosyal dinamikleri, normları ve kimlik değişimlerini yansıtan ve ifade eden bir araç konumundadır. 18. yüzyıl Britanya'sında moda endüstrisi, tüketiciliğin artmasıyla önemli bir dönüşüm yaşamıştır ve bu dönem, toplumdaki cinsiyet rolleri ile moda trendleri arasında önemli bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Genellikle kaprisli ve öngörülemez olarak tasvir edilen kadınlar, modanın geçici doğasını simgeleyen en tutkulu hayranları olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu makale, Frances Burney'in Evelina; or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World (1778) adlı ünlü eserini temel referans olarak kullanarak 18. yüzyıl Londra'sında moda ve toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri arasındaki karmaşık bağı incelemektir. Bu dönemde moda sadece dekoratif değil, aynı zamanda hakim sosyal normlar ve standartlarla da yakından ilişkilidir. Bu araştırma, Evelina'daki kıyafet seçimlerini inceleyerek, dönemin katı toplumsal cinsiyet kurallarını ortaya koymayı ve modanın toplumsal beklentilerin sürdürülmesindeki kritik rolünü göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Esasen bu çalışma, 18. yüzyıl Londra'sında yaygın olan katı toplumsal cinsiyet kurallarını ortaya çıkarmak için giysilerin fiziksel katmanlarının ötesine geçmektedir. Tipik olarak yüzeysel kabul edilen modanın, toplumsal standartları ve normları yansıtmada ve oluşturmada nasıl önemli bir faktör olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.
- MakaleYalnız künye2023Reclaiming Agency through Fashion: Postcolonial Identities and Colonial Legacies in V.S. Naipaul's A Bend in the River*
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
Fashion plays a critical role in human cultures, acting as a canvas for expressing cultural identity, social status, and individual creativity. Its multifaceted nature allows for varied interpretations, much like a complex language. Theorists are increasingly acknowledging this, recognizing how clothing communicates non-verbally, subtly conveying social messages and influencing interactions. This aspect is particularly evident in literature, where characters' clothing choices are deeply connected with their development and contribute significantly to the narrative's emotional richness. Fashion, therefore, extends beyond its aesthetic function, emerging as a dynamic tool for expressing post-colonial identities and challenging the lingering influence of colonialism. In cultures marked by colonial and imperial histories, fashion becomes an emblem of identity, offering a means to reclaim and redefine cultural narratives. It is through fashion choices that individuals express their cultural identity, challenge norms imposed by others, and resist the erasure of their heritage. It becomes a tool for empowerment and self-representation, allowing marginal communities to reclaim agency over their own narratives. While colonialism may have ended, the legacy of colonialism has left lasting impacts on economies, social structures, and cultural perceptions. The Western nations continue actively participating in imperial activities to protect their wealth and power by exploiting other countries economically. The internalization of colonial values has deeply influenced the perception of fashion among people from once colonized countries. The cultural values of these countries are often deemed "uncivilized" in contrast to the "superior," "civilized," and "rational" standards of the colonizers. As a result, Western fashion trends, representative of the colonizers' ideals, permeate the local markets and overshadow indigenous styles. Fashion is used as a means of signifying power, class, and status, and European modes of dress are seen as a symbol of sophistication and modernity. Drawing upon the broader theoretical framework of postcolonialism, this paper critically analyses V.S. Naipaul's work A Bend in the River (1979) to demonstrate how fashion choices create identities to continue colonial legacies.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2020Önyargılı Batılı Perspektifinden bir Doğu Şehri: Paul Bowles’in Gözünden İstanbul
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi
Bu makale Amerikalı yazar olan Paul Bowles’ın İstanbul hakkında 1953'te “A Man Must Not Be Vey Moslem” başlığıyla Their Heads are Greeen and Their Hands are Blue (1957) adlı kitabında kaleme aldığı kısa gezi metnini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Tüm Seyahat yazılarının iki yönlü bir yönü vardır. İlk önce daha geniş bir dünya hakkında bir rapor sunarken, aynı zamanda yabancı bir kişi veya bir yer hakkında bilgi sağlar. Bununla birlikte, bir şekilde yolcunun değerlerini, endişelerini ve varsayımlarını da ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, yazarın ortaya çıktığı kültür ve / veya metninin amaçlandığı kültür hakkında bir şeyler verir. Buna göre, başlangıç olarak, genel hatlarıyla gezi edebiyatı ve türün kısıtlamaları kısaca açıklanmaktadır. Daha sonra, Şarkiyat kavramı ve Şarkiyatçı klişelerin etkileri tartışılmaktadır. Şarkiyatçılık kapsamında Edward Said Asya, Türkler ve İslam'ın Batı tarafından basmakalıp bir şablona oturtulduğunu savunmaktadır. Türk imajının oryantalist genellemesi, Türklerin, Doğu'nun ve İslam'ın, yabancılaştırılmasına ve dışlanmasına yol açtmıştır. Bu amaçla, birçok Avrupalı ve Batılı, Avrupa kimliğinin kurucusu olan Yunan kültürel birikimini Türklerin İslami kültürel geçmişi ile karşılaştırmaktadır. Bu bilgiler ışığında Paul Bowles, oryantalist bakış açısıyla İstanbul'a geliyor. Egzotik bir kent bulma arayışında olan Bowles, İstanbul'da aradıklarını bulamıyor. Bunun yerine, İstanbul'un yarı doğu ve yarı batı tarafını fark ettiğinde hayal kırıklığına uğramıştır çünkü her ne kadar oryantalist bakış açısından etkilenmiş olsa da ulusların batılılaşmasını kültürel geçmişleri için bir tehdit olarak görmektedir.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2020Translating culture: Translation of Ayşe Kulin’s novel Veda: Esir Şehirde Bir Konak as Fairwell: A Mansion in Occupied İstanbul
Yalcin, Elif Guvendi; Dost, Betül Özcan
Cultural studies play an important role in translation studies, which has a nature suitable for interdisciplinary studies. Studies on the translation of cultural elements show the multifaceted nature of translation, increase awareness about culture and help us see the burden on translators. The aim of this study is to reveal the translation strategies used in the translation of cultural elements in Ayşe Kulin’s novel Veda as Farewell: A Mansion in Occupied Istanbul by Kenneth J. Dakan from Turkish into English. Cultural elements in the study are categorized as Ecology; Material Culture; Social Culture; Organizations, Customs, Ideas, Procedures, and Concepts; Gestures and Habits in accordance with Peter Newmark’s categorization of cultural elements. The category of Proverbs and Idioms were also added to the categorization. Three example sentences (except the heading Art) were chosen for each category. These examples were chosen as they represent their categories in the most clear and explanatory way. The translation of the chosen cultural elements were analysed within the framework of the following translation strategies: Literal translation; Translation of Meaning; Use of Cultural Element itself by Adding Explanation or Footnotes; Translation of the Meaning or Function without Translating the Cultural Element itself; Free Translation and Deletion. As a result of the descriptive and comparative analysis, it was found out that the translator did not use one single translation strategy. Instead, he used different translation studies during the translation process and this way overcame the difficulties risen due to cultural elements. Furthermore, the translator also used the strategy of not translating the cultural element, which was not put forth in the beginning of the study. It was also seen that the strategy 3.2 was the most common and the strategies 2.2. and 5.2. were the least common. It was also revealed that the translator did not benefit from the strategy 3.1 at all and sometimes preferred “no translation”, which was not one of the determined strategies in the beginning of the study