Fascholand: Köktürk exposes Germany's secret racism traps!

Fascholand: Köktürk exposes Germany's secret racism traps!

An exciting event is coming up: On October 30th, the author Canberk Köktürk will read from his book “Fascholand” at the Pavillon Cultural Center in Hanover. This autobiographical-investigative work deals in detail with the social situation in Germany, particularly with the pressing issues of racism and the shift to the right. Köktürk, born in 1990 in the Ruhr area and with Turkish roots, has written an impressive report that runs like a common thread through the current political landscape.  Hannover.de reports that...

His reading not only promises insightful insights, but is also a critical look at the dangers posed by hatred, incitement and radicalization. “Fascholand” analyzes Germany’s self-presentation as a defensive democracy and illuminates the reality behind this facade. Köktürk has dealt intensively with the voices of those affected and thus provides a complex picture of the social challenges. The authoritarian discourse in politics and the media is outlined as well as the problematic narratives that are fed through the media landscape. Watson shows that...

Dramatic reflection of society

In an interview, Köktürk describes his writing style as “temporal and with biting humor,” which gives the subject a refreshing touch. He sees himself not only as an author, but also as an investigator who wants to decipher connections. His book takes stock of the current situation in Germany and addresses the often subtle form of everyday racism. This is happening against the backdrop of a Eurocentrism that is deeply rooted in the culture and seems difficult to overcome.

“We are still here in Germany” – this subtitle reflects the ambivalence of the situation and invites reflection. Köktürk not only criticizes the structural problems, but also points out the media's responsibility. Media reporting has repeatedly contributed to the normalization of right-wing narratives. Here he describes it as a paradox that the media should often be afraid of politics when it should be the other way around. Köktürk appeals for people in politics, media and activism to work together to counteract the shift to the right.

An appeal to society

There is also a pinch of concern behind his statements. When he writes, Köktürk is afraid of the reactions, especially from progressive people who might feel caught out. But instead of looking for someone to blame, he names suspects in politics and the media and aims to find structural solutions. His approach is to build bridges between different levels of society in order to address the challenges in Germany. “It is not my job to reflect on racism for Germans,” says Köktürk, but that is exactly what he does in his book.

The reading in Hanover will not just be a book presentation, but an invitation to critically examine the burning questions of our time. Tickets are available via the cultural center website. Don't miss this opportunity!