Kentlerin Siyasi Fonksiyonları ve Türkiye Gerçegi

Abstract

The aim of the study is to reveal in the context of Turkey the political functions of cities which is the cradle of civilization. Subject is discussed in a theoretical framework in the light of previous studies. The cities pioneered to the establishment of democratic values as the center of political activities. The urbanization, significantly affected in the process of social change as a process economic, social, cultural and political covering transformation. The cities which has become the center of political studies and developments, deeply influenced national politics. The cities are areas which being acquired of democratization culture at the same time.The local governments have gained importance with globalization, therefore, diversified and increased also the political functions of cities. Accelerated urbanization in Turkey after 1980, with the effect of economic and technological developments, in the 2000s, started living in cities two-thirds of the population. Especially in large cities, depending on the development of capitalism, further consolidated its traditional ties and individuals directed towards ethnic and religious communities, instead of getting free. Social modernization, while the political modernization must give birth, It has continued consolidating of the traditional political structures, institutions and relations. City governments have gained a view which uses significant resources, controls and distributes. The parties have the political power in Turkey, usually is having in the management of the city. This case, the city administration makes clear the political influence of the central administration and It leads to partisan approaches in relations between central government and city management. This behavior is influenced in the cities on the political structures and attitudes. The struggles and conflicts which is taking place in various ways between city government and central government, also raises the debate over autonomous and democratic urban management. In short, while the urban culture change the political behaviors, the urbanization has led to the establishment of democratic values and the concentration of political studies.