Tag Archives: Domestic violence

The puppets sigh…on women changing faces to make new lives

Posted on December 3, 2014 by lizcameron

This morning, the little chorus of “cengi” 0r dancing lady puppets woke me up with a short glass of tea and long, sad faces. As you may recall, these members of the Karagöz Oyunlari that inhabit my head have NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Gendered moments, Turkish Controversies, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged cengi, dancing ladies, Domestic violence, gender oppression, intimate partner violence, Turkey, Turkish, Violence against women, women's rights | 6 Comments

Uç kadından biri: One billion Karagöz puppets rising!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lizcameron

One billion rising. I’ve seen a plethora of these three words over the past weeks, and so have the Karagöz puppets (when they sneak on my iPhone or iPad at night when I’m sleeping). “What billion things, pray tell,” Hacivad … Continue reading →

Posted in Gendered moments, Turkish Controversies, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Domestic violence, family violence, Gender, one billion rising, rape, Turkey, United States, Violence against women | 9 Comments

Beyaz kurdeleler: The puppets address violence against women in Turkey and the U.S.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s the day after I have committed myself to applying for a Fulbright fellowship to Cyprus, and I am in the steep, warm ascent from deep-sleep to almost-awake sleep when I start to hear a slithery sliding sound. My eyes … Continue reading →