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Summary

The Turkish parliament is discussing the issue of student poverty and depression leading to suicide. A medical doctor highlights statistics showing youth suicide rates have risen 70% in 7 years as students struggle with poverty, lack of housing, unemployment, and hopelessness about the future. An opposing party argues that economic reasons don't fully explain suicide and points to government programs providing psychological support, jobs, and scholarships. Parties disagree on the causes but agree that youth issues must be addressed seriously and without politicization.

Takeaways

• 😠 Opposition party accused government of being indifferent to students' problems while caring about dentist's issue
• 😞 Turkey faces severe poverty and unemployment under current government
• 😢 Youth suicide rates increased 70% in 7 years, 11 youths committed suicide in last 40 days
• 😟 Suicide notes from youth reveal despair - can't afford basic needs, lost hope in country's future
• 😠 Government failed to provide dorms, causing hardship - students can't afford rent, food, transportation
• 😠 Speaker urges parliament to address youth problems seriously - social state must provide basic conditions
• 😟 Statistics show majority of youth want to live abroad, see no future in Turkey
• 😠 Ignoring problems leads to depression and suicide among youth - a public health issue
• 😠 Government prevents municipalities from providing scholarships and dorms to students
• 😞 Opposition urges dropping partisanship, working together to address youth problems

Q & A

What are some of the difficulties faced by university students in Turkey mentioned in the transcript?

The transcript mentions that university students in Turkey face difficulties like not being able to find dormitories, high cafeteria fees, expenses for books, stationery, transportation and other costs. It also states that children from poor families face deeper poverty.

What does the transcript say about the increasing suicide rate among youth in Turkey?

The transcript mentions that the suicide rate among youth aged 15-24 has increased 63% in the last 7 years. It states that 11 youth have committed suicide in just the last 40 days.

What reasons do the youth mention in their suicide notes according to the transcript?

The transcript mentions that in their suicide notes, the youth talk about their poverty, inability to dream or see a future in the country, not knowing what they will eat tomorrow and having to account for every piece of bread they eat.

How does the speaker say suicides among youth should be viewed?

The speaker says that youth suicides should not be seen as just a personal choice or illness of the individual, but as a public health issue. He says the youth are being driven to hopelessness.

What does the speaker urge other members to do regarding youth issues?

The speaker urges other members to be sensitive to the issues faced by youth, listen to what the youth are demanding and wanting, and provide them with basic necessities during their university education.

What counter-arguments does the AK Party member make?

The AK Party member argues that suicides are highest in Scandinavian countries, not due to economic reasons. She also states that the government provides free psychological support in state dorms and is working to make students aware of support available.

How does the CHP member respond to accusations of politicizing the issue?

The CHP member responds that they are simply inviting the AK Party to focus on the realities faced by youth rather than party propaganda. He states that huge numbers of youth are trying to leave Turkey as reflected in statistics.

What point does another CHP member make about AK Party's psychological support centers?

The CHP member argues that the AK Party has damaged the psychology of not just youth but the whole society, and now takes pride in opening psychological counseling centers.

What does a young AK Party member apologize for?

A young AK Party member apologizes for her aggressive tone during her speech, saying that perhaps they need to get used to young members speaking at the podium.

What is the outcome of the CHP proposal?

The transcript shows that the CHP proposal is put to vote but is rejected.