Abstract:

This study is on the identity construction process of young generations who speak Zazaki. Firstly, it is elaborated why this search for identity is more common amongst the young generations. Later, some primary information regarding the reasons for the fact that the identity and sense of belonging of young people who speak Zaza language divided is presented. Function of the language on the identity construction process is discussed. The focus of this study is: politicization of the adopted identity in this identity construction process, sense of discomfort that young people have when identified with identities other than the adopted one, the effects of young generation on previous generations in this process of identity seeking, the attitude of the government towards young people in this issue, determination of the tendencies of young individuals based on this seeking within this process.

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