Social Reactions To Investigations Targeting Artists

SUMMARY

Cultural polarization has become one of the most visible areas of political division in Turkey. The discourses of “morality” and “freedom” now almost coincide with party identity. A large segment of society views investigations targeting artists as interference in their lifestyles. Nevertheless, the punishment imposed on Manifest members is polarizing society. One in three people believe that investigations targeting artists are intended to interfere with their lifestyle. Thirty-eight percent of respondents believe that the judicial control penalty imposed on Manifest members is appropriate. Forty-one percent believe that the judicial control penalty imposed on Manifest members is inappropriate.

This content includes an assessment of public reactions to investigations launched against various artists throughout August and September 2025:

• What do you think about the government detaining or arresting certain artists on grounds such as indecent exposure or obscenity?
• I think it is right that members of the music group called Manifest received judicial control penalties on charges of indecent exposure?