Circassian nationalism in the writings of Hayriye Melek Hunç
Journal: Sabanci University
Year: 2019

This thesis aims at exploring the elements of Circassian nationalism in the works of an important yet an under-researched woman activist of Circassian descent, Hayriye Melek Hunç. The study explores the notions of “homeland”, the importance of history-memory of Russo-Circassian Wars and the protection of a distinct Circassian identity in her writings. Doing that, it does not ignore the place of “women’s issue” in her works. Her approach towards the women’s issue and her opinions about Islamic wo