Thursday, March 31, 2011

Turkish online 'revolution' demands end to sexist, racist language in media

"Turkish online 'revolution' demands end to sexist, racist language in media

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
EMRAH GÜLER
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
In the age of social media and cyber-communities, 140-character 'tweets' have kicked off a social movement against sexist, racist or homophobic language in the Turkish media, with thousands signing the Defne Revolution's petition demanding change. Coordinators Binnaz Saktanber and Zeynep Erdim talk to the Daily News about how the 'revolution' began and what they hope it will accomplish"

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