Beyond Mother Language: Kurdish as an Indigenous Language

The association between language and territory is particularly significant in terms of indigenousness. Therefore, the argument this paper to examine aspect Kurdish through interpretation political movement Turkey based on self-identification, an essential component indigeneity. Since 1990s, has been demanding mother-tongue rights with growing grassroots support. This study examines pro-Kurdish party programs, statements/press releases, interviews deputies HDP, current parliamentary party. article explores acquiring as a native by Kurds non-Kurds region, mainly mothers, homes, community environment. process varies according how individuals interact local community, such marrying into families, systematic settlement, up region. Whilst regarded mother members Turkey, draws further attention regional aspects Kurdish, including its natural learning within