In "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk, the author explores the complex dynamics between culture, politics, and gender, particularly focusing on how women's attire, like headscarves, has become a political symbol. The narrative reflects on the burdens placed on women in society as their choices become entangled with broader ideological battles.
Pamuk raises a poignant question about the suffering inflicted on women as a result of this politicization. He emphasizes that women's identities and agency have often been compromised as they are used as tools in a political game, highlighting the need for deeper reflection on the implications of such symbolism in society.