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The rise of Alevism as a public religion

Article Abstract:

A discussion of why and how Alevism, a religious creed and tradition that was kept esoteric and transmitted only orally at secret rituals, has emerged in public spheres within Turkey and the European diaspora since the late 1980s is presented. Alevism draws attention on two major actors, transnational Alevi networks and the state actively inducing and shaping the transformation of Alevism from secret to public culture in national and transnational public spheres.

Public affairs, Analysis, Religious aspects, Islamic culture, Alawites, Turkish culture

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The question of women in Islamic revivalism inTurkey: a review of the Islamic press

Article Abstract:

Four Islamic publications in Turkey were analyzed for their position about women in Turkish society. All advocated return to Islamic norms, though there was some variation about what those were, and some female columnists argued for women's freedom.

Women, Revivals, Religious revivals

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Muslim women and nationalism: the power of the image

Article Abstract:

The role of Muslim women in the image of Islam is discussed, with a focus on Islamist nationalism. Topics include a patriarchal perspective, gender and nationalism, Islamism as a form of nationalism, and the veil as a symbol with many meanings.

Political aspects, Religion, Nationalism, Nationalism and religion, Women, Muslim, Muslim women

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