Yerel Siyaset Açısından Ankara’da Demokrat Parti Dönemi (1950-1960)

Abstract

This article focuses on local politics in Ankara during the Democratic Party period (1950-1960). For the purpose of analyzing local politics in Ankara, it examines the national politics of the period, political developments, local elections, urbanization and social structure. The article consists of six sections. In the first part of the study, national politics affecting Ankara between 1950-1960 will be mentioned. In the second part, the establishment of the Democratic Party and its coming to power will be examined under six sub-headings. In the third part, legal changes affecting the city will be discussed. Urbanization and politics in Ankara in the fourth chapter will form the main heart of the study and will be divided into five main topics. In the fifth chapter, urban actors in the power sharing process will be examined. In the sixth and last chapter, the study will be terminated by giving the example of Ikramiye Houses on the subject of social structure and transformation in Ankara.