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States only administrate, while democracies govern.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
The democratic system is at least as important as scientific and technological superiority. Feeding off each other, they both became strong and achieved the status of world civilisation.
Sexism, just as nationalism, is an ideology through which power is generated and nation-states are built. Sexism is not a function of biological differences.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
When the woman marries, she is in fact enslaved. It is impossible to imagine another institution that enslaves like marriage.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
There can be no respect for a family that is established on ignorance. In the construction of a democratic civilization, the role of the family is vital.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
Neither total rejection nor complete recognition of the state is useful for the democratic efforts of civil society. The overcoming of the state, particularly the nation-state, is a long-term process.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
The social subjugation of woman was the vilest counter-revolution ever carried out.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
Family is not a social institution that should be overthrown. But is should be transformed. The claim of ownership over women and children, handed down from the hierarchy, should be abandoned.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
Without an analysis of women's status in the hierarchical system and the conditions under which she was enslaved, neither the state nor the class-based system that it rests upon can be understood.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
"Women's liberation should develop with democratic values, equality and freedom."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"Every man should understand that he must learn a lot from the free woman."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"The more freedom is gained for women, the more we create a beautiful life."
Let me be clear, other pakrewans are also part of this, but in the action of comrade Zilan, this part has come to the fore.
Only a woman who can think strongly can make beautiful and correct decisions.
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"Freedom is a necessity for us. It is more important than bread and water."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"Those who do not properly write their history of freedom, cannot live freely."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"The life you are dreaming of can be achieved not by miracles, but by revolution."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"Capitalist modernity is a system based on the denial of love."
"Heval Mizgin is truly exemplary in terms of knowledge, tactical authority and connection to organizational principles."
Leader Abdullah Öcalan
"The struggle of women will bring important results. Beauty, freedom and struggle will be gained."