Identity and Resistance: The Constructivist Transformation of Palestine

Damla Kocatepe

doi:10.34230/fiad.1651510

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Kimlik ve Direniş: Filistin'in Konstrüktivist Dönüşümü

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Bu çalışma, Filistin kimliğindeki değişim ve dönüşümü, konstrüktivist teori perspektifinden, 1948 öncesinden başlatarak günümüze kadar kapsamlı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. Çalışmanın temel argümanı, Filistin kimliğinin sabit, statik ve doğuştan gelen bir olgu olmadığı; aksine, tarihsel, toplumsal ve siyasal dinamiklerin etkisiyle sürekli olarak inşa edilen ve zaman içinde dönüşen bir yapıya sahip olduğudur. Bu doğrultuda, geniş bir literatür taraması yapılarak Filistin kimliğindeki dönüşüm derinlemesine incelenmekte ve konstrüktivist teori ile tarihsel bir bütünlük sağlanmaktadır. Çalışmanın özgün ve değerli katkısı, Filistin kimliğinin evrimini, Gazze, Batı Şeria, İsrail ve mülteciler bağlamında bir arada ele alarak, bu kimliğin 1948 öncesinden günümüze kadar nasıl dönüştüğünü ve toplumsal-politik dinamiklerin bu süreçteki rolünü vurgulamasıdır. Ayrıca, farklı coğrafyalarda yaşayan Filistinlilerin bu sürece nasıl farklı şekillerde dahil olduklarını ve "Filistinlilik" olgusunu nasıl şekillendirdiklerini derinlemesine incelemesi bakımından da önem arz etmektedir. Filistin kimliğinin inşasını sadece tarihsel bir olgu olarak değil, aynı zamanda toplumsal, kültürel ve politik faktörlerin etkisiyle şekillenen dinamik bir süreç olarak ele alan ve bu bağlamda kimliğin etnik ve dini özelliklerinin yanı sıra direniş ve ulusal aidiyet yönlerini de vurgulayan çalışma, Filistin kimliğini beş ayrı dönemde ve her dönemin belirleyici özellikleri çerçevesinde incelemektedir. Filistin kimliğinin inşacı karakterine dair derinlemesine bir analiz sunarak bu alandaki literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlamayı amaçlayan çalışma, konuyla ilgilenen araştırmacılar için kıymetli bir kaynak olmayı hedeflemektedir

Anahtar Kelimeler

Identity and Resistance: The Constructivist Transformation of Palestine

Abstract

This study examines the change and transformation of Palestinian identity from a constructivist theoretical perspective, starting from the pre-1948 period and covering the entire process up to the present day. The main argument of the study is that Palestinian identity is not a fixed, static, or inherent phenomenon; rather, it is continuously constructed and shaped over time under the influence of historical, social, and political dynamics. In this regard, a comprehensive literature review is conducted to explore the transformation of Palestinian identity in depth and to provide historical coherence with constructivist theory. The unique and valuable contribution of the study is its analysis of the evolution of Palestinian identity, examining it within the contexts of Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and refugees, highlighting how this identity has developed from pre-1948 to the present and the role of socio-political dynamics in this evolution. Furthermore, the study is significant for its in-depth analysis of how Palestinians living in different geographical areas have engaged with this process and how they have shaped the concept of "Palestinianness." By approaching the construction of Palestinian identity not just as a historical phenomenon but also as a dynamic process shaped by social, cultural, and political factors, the study emphasizes not only the ethnic and religious characteristics of identity but also its aspects related to resistance and national belonging. Analyzing Palestinian identity across five distinct periods and within the defining characteristics of each era, the study offers an in-depth examination of its constructivist nature. In doing so, it aims to provide a substantial contribution to the existing literature and serve as a valuable resource for researchers interested in the subject.

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English

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Middle East Studies

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Research Article

Authors

Damla Kocatepe ^*
0000-0002-1564-3995
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 29, 2025

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Year 2025 Number: 17

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https://doi.org/10.34230/fiad.1651510

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Kocatepe, Damla. 2025. “Identity and Resistance: The Constructivist Transformation of Palestine”. Bulletin of Palestine Studies, nos. 17: 1-34. https://doi.org/10.34230/fiad.1651510.

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