Solidarity Dictionary

Understanding Solidarity in Language

 

Solidarity is a crucial concept in social and political philosophy. It helps us think about justice, ethics, responsibility, cooperation, and obligation. The term “solidarity” was first used in 1840 by Pierre Leroux in a philosophical context. French philosopher Marie-Claude Blais notes that solidarity became a social bond that connected people after the revolution, making them equal before the law for the first time.

 

I am interested in a dictionary format because concepts can have different meanings. What values and events relate to solidarity in the contemporary art scene I am part of? Are there reasons for solidarity? If we identify these elements, can we enhance our practices of solidarity and improve the quality of our discussions?

 

This study examines the concept of "solidarity" in Turkish and its contemporary manifestations in the art scene of Turkey. The Solidarity Dictionary is being developed in four stages, each building upon the last.

 

In the first phase, we tested the dictionary in an audio format through a two-hour radio broadcast titled "Repression and Solidarity in Art and Culture," conducted in Turkish. Directed by Ekmel Ertan and produced by Eser Epözdemir, Zeynep Okyay, and Seçil Yaylalı, the podcast features contributions from Kültigin Kaan Akbulut, Asena Günal, Osman Erden, and Eda Yiğit. Nafiz Akşehirli handled the translation and English dubbing, while Mehmet Can Özer composed the music.