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Tag Archives: secularism
The Abstract Caliphate: Modernism, Secularism and the Abolition of the Caliphate in Turkey
Published on March 3rd of 1924, this article in the Times of London begins by stating, “The motion for the abolition of the Caliphate was passed in the Grand National Assembly today after a stormy debate.” This momentous decision marked … Continue reading
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Tagged caliphate, modernism, modernity, Ottoman Empire, secularism, Turkey, Turkish secularism
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Islam and Modern Turkey
In his discussion of the impacts of modernity on religion, John Wilson aptly states that the changes observed in religions’ response to modernity “by no means run in one direction only”[1]. This is certainly the case for manifestations of Islam … Continue reading
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Tagged modernity, nationalism, Politics, secularism, Turkey, Turkish secularism
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Tackling Muslim Fashion Within a Secular State
The typical American student, let’s call him Ryan, who might pay attention in his Social Studies class, would probably define Secularism as, ‘the separation of church and state.’ However, Secularism is not simply the act of separating two spheres, which … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Muslim World', Equality, France, Freedom, Islam, Islamic Fundamentalism, Islamic Veil, modernity, Muslim Fashion, orientalism, Politics, Religion, secularism, Turkey
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Modern Turkey: Islams Stifled
Turkey is a bridge between Europe and Asia, but bridges are only necessary to patch divides and tears (Göl, 796), which are very prominent in Turkish society, as is made apparent by the difference between that which the Turkish people … Continue reading
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Tagged censorship, incarceration, Islam, modernity, muslim, oppression, secularism, Turkey
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Turkey: Can a Unique Democracy be Accepted?
According to Charles Kurzman secularism is a “concept in many Muslim communities, where it is associated with atheism and Western cultural imperialism” (Kurzman, 615). Kurzman summarizes the idea present amongst Muslims that secularism as a uniquely European ideology that has come … Continue reading
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Tagged Identity, modernity, secularism, the west, Turkey, Turkish secularism
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The Failure of the AKP
The question of whether or not religion and democracy can coexist on a secular plane without infringing on the natural rights of the public has been a main source of contention for the modern world. The AK Party (Adalet ve … Continue reading
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Tagged AKP, modernity, secularism, Turkey, Turkish secularism
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The Politics of Culture in Iran
How have Persian tradition, Islamic religion, and Western thought influenced and shaped the contemporary political sphere of Iran? The political history of Iran is complex, tumultuous, and has left many political scientists scratching their heads. Both the establishment and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, Islam, modernity, Persia, Politics, Power, secularism, theocracy
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Turkish Veiling: Religious Tradition or form of Political Resistance?
Veiling in an Islamic context usually refers to the covering of the hair, neck, chest area, face, or some combination thereof. In Turkey it has both religious significance and symbolism as political resistance and fashion accessory. These layered meanings contribute … Continue reading
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Tagged Identity, Islam, modernity, Representation, secularism, Turkey, veiling
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Lived Subjectivity and Veiling in Turkey
The veil is the most visible symbol of Islam and as such has been subject to much debate. In the following post, I attempt to move away from the problematic discourse of “veiling controversies”― which suggest a good and a … Continue reading
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Tagged gender, hijab, Islam, nationalism, secularism, Turkey, Turkish secularism, veiling
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Turkey: (How) Has the Secular Changed?
As scholars of religion, when we think of “secularism,” we think of an institution, state, or body that is overtly non-religious. When we hear that term ascribed to something, we are expecting the exact opposite of what we have come … Continue reading
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Tagged Ataturk, secular, secularism, study of religion, Turkey, Turkish secularism
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