THE EMERGENCE OF THE CURRENT TURKISH TYPE

This paper will deal with the analysis of some of the modern Turkish types that have emerged as a consequence of all the previous reforms along with the intense combined influence of literacy and secular education, The dynamism of internal and external migrations and the great significance of the recent change in Turkey from being mainly an exporter of agricultural products to being mainly an exporter of industrial products is emphasized. The contribution of the absence of class feeling and discrimination, and sense of freedom and equality inherent in the Turkish character to achievement of westernization are discussed.