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Literally every single time a foreigner on social media calls Turkey out for something conservative, backwards, or not "Western enough' or anything negative Turkish internet users immediately throw Kurds in Bakur under the blame. Like bro it’s actually insane how we’ve become their personal garbage dump for every embarrassing thing in their society. The second a European complains about something , they spin around and scream "that's not us, thats the uneducated Kurds"as if western Turkey isn't currently drowning in its own nationalist brainrot.

And the absolute hypocrisy is mind blowing. They will literally worship ataturk like a god, defend every single state crime his government committed, and then turn around to label every single Kurd in Bakur as a "terrorist" Like HOW do you sit there worshipping your own state sponsored terror while crying about ours?liiike there's not much difference about what pkk has done and what ataturk has done The sheer cognitive dissonance and zero self awareness is hilarious at this point.You can't call anybody a terrorist when you're also worshiping one.

But honestly the funniest part is watching them begging for white Western validation. They jump on right wing anti immigrant trends thinking white nationalists will accept them as fEuropeans, only to get hit with reality when those same white people view them as just another Middle Eastern demographic. Watching them panic when foreign racists don't care about their "secularism" issoooo fuunnny. You can’t build an entire identity on dickriding the West while using us as your shield against judgment.

Coming from a predominantly Islamic society, I’ve seen how deeply conservatism can shape a community and how strategic policy can change it. In one city I know of, which used to be extremely religious, the government invested heavily in sports, the arts, public festivals, and outdoor activities. Today, while the residents haven't completely abandoned their religious roots, the overall culture has become noticeably more open minded and vibrant.

In contrast, my own city was historically known as an intellectual and cultural hub, famous for its poets, high standards of education, and progressive values. However, following a historical genocide, there was a major demographic shift as many people migrated here from rural areas. Because rural communities tended to be more traditional and less focused on higher education, the local culture changed significantly. Elders often remark that while our city is still considered one of the most liberal in the region, it isn't quite as open as it used to be.

It really goes to show how much hyper conservatism regardless of the religion can hold a society back. At the same time, it highlights how powerful strategic government investment in culture, sports, and the arts can be in fostering a more progressive mindset.

The level of normalized racism around here lately is getting completely out of hand, and the hypocrisy is embarrassing.

I recently saw a translated post about European right wing politics, and the comments were full of locals cheering for the deportation of Arabs. Do people honestly think Western nationalists make subtle distinctions between different West Asian ethnic groups? To them anyone from our region is seen the exact same way. Cheering on their xenophobic policies is literally cheering for hostility toward ourselves.

It’s maddening to watch the same people who complain about facing racism when traveling to Europe turn around and unleash horrific, unprovoked hatred against ordinary people at home.

Wanting security or preserving your identity is one thing, but using that as an excuse for blatant bigotry is completely toxic. We need to start calling this behavior out.

I live in the Middle East, and it blows my mind how almost every woman here is severely deficient in Vitamin D.

How does it make biological sense that God would command women to cover up entirely, when sunlight is literally essential for basic human survival and bone health? We live in one of the sunniest places on the planet, yet women are walking around with health issues because their skin never sees the sun.

On top of that the cultural expectation to stay indoors all the time completely wrecks you mentally and physically. Why would a benevolent Creator design a body that requires sunlight and movement, but then prescribe a lifestyle that directly leads to physical and mental health issues? It just doesn't add up.

The phrase "male centered" used to be a helpful critique of prioritizing men's approval over women's well being. Recently however, it has been weaponized on social media to shut down women who speak up about harassment, abuse, or systemic double standards.

It is a subtle form of manipulation. The moment a woman shares a personal story or critiques harmful male behavior, critics derail the conversation by calling her "male centered" for even bringing men up. Because no feminist wants to be accused of centering men, the label triggers self doubt and pressures women into silence.

Exposing harm, sharing safety warnings, and calling out abuse isn't "male centered" it's community defense. Labelling women as "obsessed with men" for simply addressing the harm men inflict is just an updated, progressive sounding way to police women's speech and keep systemic issues hidden. Don't fall for the rebrand.

The phrase "male centered" used to be a helpful critique of prioritizing men's approval over women's well being. Recently however, it has been weaponized on social media to shut down women who speak up about harassment, abuse, or systemic double standards.

It is a subtle form of manipulation. The moment a woman shares a personal story or critiques harmful male behavior, critics derail the conversation by calling her "male centered" for even bringing men up. Because no feminist wants to be accused of centering men, the label triggers self doubt and pressures women into silence.

Exposing harm, sharing safety warnings, and calling out abuse isn't "male centered" it's community defense. Labelling women as "obsessed with men" for simply addressing the harm men inflict is just an updated, progressive sounding way to police women's speech and keep systemic issues hidden. Don't fall for the rebrand.

The phrase "male centered" used to be a helpful critique of prioritizing men's approval over women's well being. Recently however, it has been weaponized on social media to shut down women who speak up about harassment, abuse, or systemic double standards.

It is a subtle form of manipulation. The moment a woman shares a personal story or critiques harmful male behavior, critics derail the conversation by calling her "male centered" for even bringing men up. Because no feminist wants to be accused of centering men, the label triggers self doubt and pressures women into silence.

Exposing harm, sharing safety warnings, and calling out abuse isn't "male centered" it's community defense. Labelling women as "obsessed with men" for simply addressing the harm men inflict is just an updated, progressive sounding way to police women's speech and keep systemic issues hidden. Don't fall for the rebrand.

No, but seriously my luck is actually absurd. I’m not even mad about it anymore, but I’ve always been that person. When we were kids throwing rocks for fun, mine was the one that somehow smashed a car window. When my friends were messing with a fan and I touched it, that’s the exact moment it broke and the old guy started screaming at me. Everyone could be talking in class, but the second I opened my mouth, the teacher decided she’d had enough. I can’t even make this up. AAAAAA wtf.I don't wanna recall any more memories.
Well it's alr for me now Idc so I'm unlucky but not in a sad way.
It's so bad It's not even a joke anymore even the ones around me had noticed it too.

We just got our Year 12 national exam results back, and the pass rate is completely insane: only 40,000 out of 117,000 students passed.

For context, our school year was completely disrupted. We lost 2 to 3 months of classes because of the US-Iran conflict and the threat of drones flying over us, on top of about two weeks of normal holidays. Expecting students to pass a national exam after missing months of school due to a literal security crisis is crazy. Did anyone else’s year group get hit this hard?

To make matters worse, this was the exact year they decided to change the entire system. They announced that Arabic and our native language exams would now directly impact our overall GPA. Knowing full well that most of us don't speak fluent Arabic, they handed us an Arabic exam that absolutely whooped our ass

Expecting us to adapt to a brand new grading system and pass a brutal exam in a language we barely know after losing months of school to a security crisis is crazy.

Plus online school is a 10/10 fail.

We just got our Year 12 national exam results back, and the pass rate is completely insane: only 40,000 out of 117,000 students passed.

For context, our school year was completely disrupted. We lost 2 to 3 months of classes because of the US-Iran conflict and the threat of drones flying over us, on top of about two weeks of normal holidays. Expecting students to pass a national exam after missing months of school due to a literal security crisis is crazy. Did anyone else’s year group get hit this hard?

To make matters worse, this was the exact year they decided to change the entire system. They announced that Arabic and our native language exams would now directly impact our overall GPA. Knowing full well that most of us don't speak fluent Arabic, they handed us an Arabic exam that absolutely whooped our ass

Expecting us to adapt to a brand new grading system and pass a brutal exam in a language we barely know after losing months of school to a security crisis is crazy.

Plus online school is a 10/10 fail.

We just got our Year 12 national exam results back, and the pass rate is completely insane: only 40,000 out of 117,000 students passed.

For context, our school year was completely disrupted. We lost 2 to 3 months of classes because of the US-Iran conflict and the threat of drones flying over us, on top of about two weeks of normal holidays. Expecting students to pass a national exam after missing months of school due to a literal security crisis is crazy. Did anyone else’s year group get hit this hard?

To make matters worse, this was the exact year they decided to change the entire system. They announced that Arabic and our native language exams would now directly impact our overall GPA. Knowing full well that most of us don't speak fluent Arabic, they handed us an Arabic exam that absolutely whooped our ass

Expecting us to adapt to a brand new grading system and pass a brutal exam in a language we barely know after losing months of school to a security crisis is crazy.

Plus online school is a 10/10 fail.

We just got our Year 12 national exam results back, and the pass rate is completely insane: only 40,000 out of 117,000 students passed.

For context, our school year was completely disrupted. We lost 2 to 3 months of classes because of the US-Iran conflict and the threat of drones flying over us, on top of about two weeks of normal holidays. Expecting students to pass a national exam after missing months of school due to a literal security crisis is crazy. Did anyone else’s year group get hit this hard?

To make matters worse, this was the exact year they decided to change the entire system. They announced that Arabic and our native language exams would now directly impact our overall GPA. Knowing full well that most of us don't speak fluent Arabic, they handed us an Arabic exam that absolutely whooped our ass

Expecting us to adapt to a brand new grading system and pass a brutal exam in a language we barely know after losing months of school to a security crisis is crazy.

Sllaw,
I just wanted to share one of the biggest plot twists.

You know all those social media posts where people from Slemani act superior to other cities? It actually happens INSIDE Slemani too. People literally care whether your family is "originally" from the city or if your great grandparents or grandparents moved in from the surrounding areas. So not only do some feel superior to other cities, but the "original" locals even look down on people living in the same city just because of where their family came from.LMAAAO

This was so funny I had to share it.

Sllaw,
I just wanted to share one of the biggest plot twists.

You know all those social media posts where people from Slemani act superior to other cities? It actually happens INSIDE Slemani too. People literally care whether your family is "originally" from the city or if your great grandparents or grandparents moved in from the surrounding areas. So not only do some feel superior to other cities, but the "original" locals even look down on people living in the same city just because of where their family came from.

This was so funny I had to share it.

Okay, something ridiculously weird keeps happening and I cannot wrap my head around it.

There’s a specific friend of mine we don’t hang out often, we don't really text, I don't repost anything related to it, and I never tell anyone what I’m thinking. But whenever I make a plan or get an idea for myself, she somehow does it the very next day.
To be clear: I’m not trying to "predict" her behavior or guess what she's up to. I'm literally just coming up with ideas for my own life, and then she does it out of nowhere.

It’s happened enough times now that it’s getting creepy. For example: last night, out of nowhere, I thought to myself, "I want to start posting on Pinterest." I haven't talked about Pinterest in forever. Today, I open Pinterest, and guess what? She literally just started posting on there.

I’m not saying she’s copying me at all I haven't told a soul, posted about it, or put it out there anywhere. But it's so weird how every time I plan to do something, she beats me to it the next day.

How does this even happen? Is there a psychological term for this, or is it just mind boggling confirmation bias? Has anyone else experienced this with a specific person?

Okay, something ridiculously weird keeps happening and I cannot wrap my head around it.

There’s a specific friend of mine we don’t hang out often, we don't really text, I don't repost anything related to it, and I never tell anyone what I’m thinking. But whenever I make a plan or get an idea for myself, she somehow does it the very next day.
To be clear: I’m not trying to "predict" her behavior or guess what she's up to. I'm literally just coming up with ideas for my own life, and then she does it out of nowhere.

It’s happened enough times now that it’s getting creepy. For example: last night, out of nowhere, I thought to myself, "I want to start posting on Pinterest." I haven't talked about Pinterest in forever. Today, I open Pinterest, and guess what? She literally just started posting on there.

I’m not saying she’s copying me at all I haven't told a soul, posted about it, or put it out there anywhere. But it's so weird how every time I plan to do something, she beats me to it the next day.

How does this even happen? Is there a psychological term for this, or is it just mind boggling confirmation bias? Has anyone else experienced this with a specific person?

Okay, something ridiculously weird keeps happening and I cannot wrap my head around it.

There’s a specific friend of mine we don’t hang out often, we don't really text, I don't repost anything related to it, and I never tell anyone what I’m thinking. But whenever I make a plan or get an idea for myself, she somehow does it the very next day.
To be clear: I’m not trying to "predict" her behavior or guess what she's up to. I'm literally just coming up with ideas for my own life, and then she does it out of nowhere.

It’s happened enough times now that it’s getting creepy. For example: last night, out of nowhere, I thought to myself, "I want to start posting on Pinterest." I haven't talked about Pinterest in forever. Today, I open Pinterest, and guess what? She literally just started posting on there.

I’m not saying she’s copying me at all I haven't told a soul, posted about it, or put it out there anywhere. But it's so weird how every time I plan to do something, she beats me to it the next day.

How does this even happen? Is there a psychological term for this, or is it just mind boggling confirmation bias? Has anyone else experienced this with a specific person?

Hi people

I’m almost 18 soon and I’m from Başure Kurdistan Whether you’re curious about daily life, culture, education, local history, or just what it’s like growing up here as a teenager,
drop your questions below. Ask me anything.

OMMM? I’ve always wondered why I rarely miss people. Don’t get me wrong, I love my people and enjoy being around them, but I just don’t experience that missing feeling. The only times I can recall genuinely missing someone, it was this deep, achey longing almost like they stopped existing.

So whenever someone says "I miss you," I say it back, but I don't actually feel it in the moment. I found out recently that this is pretty common with ADHD/object permanence stuff, but every time I share something about how my brain works, people ask if I'm having a manic episode or BPD or If I have ADHD. I swear I'm fine, but I might get it checked out just in case

Do I sound like someone who has ADHD , I have been told soooo many times I'm getting a check up.

Edit/// OMMMMG I DIDNT KNOW SO MANY PEOPLE WOULD RELATE TO THIS.