korununmay

Korununmay is a term used in Turkish-language discourse to describe the absence or withdrawal of protective measures by institutions toward individuals or groups. The concept denotes a condition in which protection cannot be assumed, whether in law, policy, technology, or social life. The term is constructed from Turkish koruma "protection" and a negation form and is used primarily in academic and policy discussions rather than as a formal legal category.

Context and scope: In social policy, korununmay is used to analyze situations where welfare systems fail to reach or safeguard vulnerable populations, such as refugees, migrants, or low-income communities. In digital contexts, it is used to describe design or governance choices that leave users unprotected from privacy invasion, data leakage, or exploitation. In disaster or public health, it can describe gaps in preparedness that expose populations to risk.

Interpretation and debate: Proponents see korununmay as a useful diagnostic tool for revealing systemic gaps and pushing for accountability. Critics argue that the term can be abstract or normative, risking overgeneralization about blame and responsibility, and caution against presenting protection gaps as inevitable.

See also: ihmal, koruma, güvenlik, sosyal adalet.