Abstract
The Republic of Türkiye, founded upon the traditional values that governed an empire for approximately 600 years, stands out as a modern-Muslim nation. Its early Republican era (1923–1948) holds significance in terms of modernization efforts. This study aims to examine the modernization endeavors of Atatürk’s Türkiye through the lens of cartoons. The humor-satire blend publications of Akbaba (1922–1977), which stands out as Türkiye’s longest-running humor magazine, are analyzed in terms of modernization policies. At the intersection of humor and satire, the examined issues of Akbaba (1928–1938) offer significant insights into modernization. While Akbaba supported the Republic’s modernization policies, it also made harsh criticisms, particularly toward the modern image of women, and was found to uphold a traditionalist structure.
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