Baris Tugrul

sociologist

Baris Tugrul is a sociologist at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, specializing in youth studies and social movements. He has conducted extensive research on the political engagement of young people in Turkey, particularly in the context of recent protests. Tugrul challenges the narrative of a politically apathetic generation, arguing that today’s youth are motivated by deep-seated issues of injustice and lack of opportunity, influenced by their experiences under the long-standing rule of the AKP party.