Erdogan's Masculine State: A Toxic Legacy of Authoritarianism Turkey has become a dystopian exemplar of authoritarianism meeting social conservatism.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest crackdown on LGBTQ activists and supporters is the latest chapter in his crusade against perceived threats to his vision of a strong, masculine state.
Erdogan's worldview is rooted in a rigid interpretation of Islamic values that emphasizes masculinity as a cornerstone of national strength.