Merve Kavakçı
Merve Kavakçı is a Turkish politician and former member of the Turkish Parliament, notably recognized for her controversial expulsion from the legislature in 1999 due to her decision to wear a headscarf, which was against the dress code at the time. Her case has become emblematic of the struggle for women's rights and religious freedoms in Turkey, particularly concerning the headscarf issue.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 76,118 | $720,000 | 650$ |
| Totals | 1 | 84,339,067 | 76,118 | $720,000 | 650$ |
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Turkey:
Merve Kavakcı is noted as one of the daughters of Gülhan Kavakcı.
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Turkey:
Merve Kavakçı was mentioned as a victim of discrimination in the political sphere due to her headscarf.
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