Social change, as a historical process, is constantly evolving. However, in certain periods, this change manifests itself more intensely and distinctly. The birth of new ideas, the questioning of the social structure, the desire of individuals and groups to take a step towards a different future by questioning the old order, manifest themselves in different ways in each generation. Today, this change is most represented by the youth. Young people have the potential to not only criticize the existing social order, but also to question it, to aim to change it and ultimately to reshape society. This potential of the youth manifests itself most clearly in Newroz.
Newroz is not just a holiday. Historically, it is a symbol of the struggle for freedom, resistance and the rebirth of peoples. However, for today's youth, Newroz is not just a symbolic celebration of the past. Today's youth embrace Newroz as a symbol of rebellion and social change against the heavy, oppressive structures of the past. This embrace is not an attempt to forget or escape from the pain of the past, but a desire to learn from that pain and rebuild society so that the same mistakes are not made again.
Especially in societies dominated by authoritarian regimes, the norms imposed by the past prevent the liberation of individuals and societies. In this context, Newroz is an expression of the desire to reject oppressive structures, to show resistance against social injustices and at the same time to establish a more just order. This holiday symbolizes the determination to step out of the darkness of the past and into a future where human beings can reach their true potential. For young people, Newroz in this context is the epitome of social resistance and rebirth.
Young people's interest in Newroz is much more than a simple cultural celebration or a traditional event. This interest is an expression of a deep social search and awareness. For young people, Newroz symbolizes a time when something comes to an end, an era closes and a new one begins. Young people want to move beyond the authoritarian, oppressive, traditional and stereotypical mentalities of the social structure they live in. One of the most powerful themes symbolizing this transition is Newroz.
This youth, who will shape the future of society, is not just having fun on a holiday; this celebration is a challenge to old orders and mindsets. The desire to establish a new social order is combined with a desire to transform existing political and cultural structures. By questioning old and outdated institutional structures, young people advocate for the liberation of themselves and the whole society. In this sense, Newroz is not only a rejection of the boring patterns of the past; it is also a symbol of the struggle to overcome the corrupt orders of the past and replace them with a new social synthesis.
However, the biggest obstacle to social change is the existing political institutions and the old mindsets they represent. Political institutions are structures that protect and reinforce social norms, fear change, and advocate strict adherence to the truths of the past. These institutions represent ingrained traditions, prejudices and norms. The reaction of young people against these institutions is not only a personal rebellion but also an expression of resistance against old mentalities that are contrary to the evolution of society.
Old mindsets constantly remind society of the oppressions imposed by the past. These mentalities advocate the continuation of an authoritarian order and prevent the emergence of new ideas and alternatives. For young people, institutions where these mentalities prevail are not only an obstacle to social transformation, but also a “mental prison”. Young people's interest in Newroz is part of their efforts to break free from these “prisons” and discover their own freedom and identity.
From a philosophical perspective, social change is a continuous process of existential rebirth and evolution. Societies are not limited to the predictions of the past; they require a deeper way of thinking, questioning and criticism. Young people are the group that initiates and influences this process the most. Old ways of thinking, dogmatic values and stereotypical norms hinder the evolution of society. Therefore, the youth call for social change also advocates the rejection of old ways of thinking and their replacement with freer, fairer and more democratic ways of thinking.
Newroz is a symbol of this process. On Newroz, young people not only celebrate a traditional celebration, but also symbolize liberation from all the slavery, oppressive structures and old mindsets of the past. This is a philosophical process of “thesis, antithesis, synthesis”. Young people accept the existing social structures as a thesis and by questioning these structures, they produce an opposing view (antithesis). This conflict leads to a need for restructuring in all areas of society. The foundations of a new social order emerge from this conflict. Young people seek a new synthesis to build a free and just society, free from the oppressive structures of the past.
In conclusion, Newroz and the youth's call for social change is not just a revolt or rebellion, but a symbol of breaking free from all the bonds of the past and being born into a new world. This process is the expression of both a social awakening and an existential resistance. Young people want to find their own freedom and reshape the social structure by overcoming the patterns imposed by society. Newroz is the symbol of this process; it is the symbol of breaking free from the pain, trauma and oppression of the past and stepping into a free future.
Young people's interest in Newroz is not only a reaction against the dogmatic ideas of the past, but also a desire to rebuild society and create a more just and free order. The old mindsets of political institutions may hinder these desires of the youth, but the youth struggle to break the chains of these mindsets and discover their own freedom and the potential of society. For them, social change is not only an effort to establish a new order, but also an existential necessity of individual and social freedom.