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States only administrate, while democracies govern.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
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)
Democratic confederalism is open towards other politcal groups and factions. It is flexible, multicultal, anti-monopolistic and consensus-oriented. Ecology and feminism are central pillars.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
Under the flag of 'superior Turkey identity' the entire society was sworn to an aggressive nationalism.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
2. Democratic confederalism is a non-state social paradigm. It is not controlled by a state. At the same time, democratic confederalism is the organisation of democracy and culture.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
Gender discrimination has had a twofold destructive effect on society. Firstly, it has opened society to slavery; second, all other forms of enslavement have been implemented on the basis of housewifisation
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)
The hegemonic powers also used religion and nationalism to preserve their supremacy. In all parts of Kurdistan, Islam is a state religion used as a tool for controlling the population. Even if these regimes embrace secularism, the entanglement of political and religious institutions is obvious.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Ocalan (2017)