Zeliha Burtek said 'social decay' and everyone became curious. Who is academic Dr. Zeliha Burtek?

A street interview conducted in Mecidiyeköy, Istanbul, has left its mark on the agenda. In the street interview conducted by the YouTube channel named Sokak Gazetesi, the reporter asked a citizen, "How are things, are we able to make ends meet?"

The answer given by Zeliha Burtek to the question and her analysis of Turkey received widespread acclaim. The woman, who first responded to the question by asking if such a thing should even be asked, pointed out in the continuation of her answer that the problem in Turkey is not the economy, but a social decay.

While the video in question managed to become a trending topic in a short time, it turned out that the woman who made the statement in the street interview was academic Dr. Zeliha Burtek.

Following the comments made on the video by those who recognized Burtek, almost everyone began to research who academic Dr. Zeliha Burtek is.

WHO IS ZELİHA BURTEK

Zeliha Burtek studied architecture, then art history and philosophy, and taught at universities for 21 years. Dedicating herself to feeding stray animals for 25 years, Burtek is a name that stands out with her love for animals.

Zeliha Burtek holds a doctorate in sociology from MSGSÜ and a master's degree in philosophy from Galatasaray University. Zeliha Burtek sleeps very little and walks for kilometers every day until 5 in the morning to feed animals. 

News Source: 12punto