Shifting Identities: Legacy of Empires and Nationalism

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between identity and belonging during the tumultuous transition from the Ottoman Empire to modern nation-states post-World War I. Through personal stories, particularly that of a grandmother impacted by population exchanges, it highlights the social and cultural trauma resulting from historical political changes. Additionally, the chapter explores contemporary issues of migration and multiculturalism, urging a reevaluation of national identities shaped by the remnants of empires and nationalist policies.