THE FUNCTİON OF “ÂŞIK”S İN SOCİAL PRACTİCES Cover Image

TOPLUMSAL UYGULAMALARDA ÂŞIKLARIN İŞLEVİ
THE FUNCTİON OF “ÂŞIK”S İN SOCİAL PRACTİCES

Author(s): Pervin Ergun
Subject(s): Anthropology
Published by: Kültür Ajans Tanıtım ve Organizasyon
Keywords: Social communities; “âşık”; Functional Theory; Turkish culture

Summary/Abstract: Playing an important role in thelives of individuals andc ommunities in the transitionperiod from birth untildeath, thein dividual applications and at social applications as well as festivals “âşık”sfunctions is undeniable. I fjudged in thecontext of Bascom’s Functional Theory; “âşık” sful fill have fun, entertain, enjoy them selves; to supports ocialins titutions and ceremonies; education andc ulture be passed on the younger generations; escape from the pressures of socialand personal and many other functions. “Âşık” sarebeing translatedin to feelings of thenation, with melody, word and actions. Inaddition, keeping alive the social satire, they are contributet othere solution of social problems and a very important role in nation building.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 122-126
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Turkish