Returning from abroad is a sign of failure for many. While those who are able to go and those who go are praised, those who don’t/can’t go or those who go and decide to come back are seen as “failures”, “cowards” or “those who can’t hold on”. Hazan Özturan, as a departure and returner, has an objection to this prejudiced and competitive approach.
Yazar: Hazan Özturan
Bisexual, feminist and autistic activist. Co-founder of Merhaba! Spektrum and Özgür Eller Autism Initiative. Also editor, writer and film critic. Galatasaray University and Paris Cité University Alumni.
ÜniKuir: the LGBTQI+ organizing at universities is getting stronger despite hate politics
Hazan Özturan asked, Mahmut Şeren from ÜniKuir, Turkey’s largest LGBTI+ university organization, answered.