Typology of cooperation and challenges faced by Turkey's Alevis With the governments and non-Alevi communities in that country
The Alevis in Turkey, the largest religious minority and one of the most ardent supporters of the establishment of the secular Turkish Republic, have always refused to be labelled as a minority. They have been repeatedly challenged by both governments and non-Alevi communities, and their stance towa...
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Alzahra University
2025-01-01
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| Series: | تاریخ اسلام و ایران |
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| Online Access: | https://hii.alzahra.ac.ir/article_8631_f2ee69ba05fcd5c33408190cf47b0bf2.pdf |
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| Summary: | The Alevis in Turkey, the largest religious minority and one of the most ardent supporters of the establishment of the secular Turkish Republic, have always refused to be labelled as a minority. They have been repeatedly challenged by both governments and non-Alevi communities, and their stance towards government authorities and Syrian Alawites has led to various difficulties. In their study of this minority, the researchers addressed the fundamental question: "What are the co-operation efforts and obstacles for Turkish Alevis in dealing with the governments and non-Alevi communities of this nation?" In their initial research, they came across the currents of secularism and gradual democratisation, political parties, the dominant Hanafi Sunni group, Alevi Kurds, Turkish authorities, Arab Alevis, and Syrian Alawites, sparking curiosity about the role and impact of these currents on Alevis and the Alevis’ reciprocal influence on them. Through the analysis of these scenarios utilizing a typological, thematic, and analytical-descriptive approach, several outcomes have emerged: The government's favouring of Sunnis has led to discontent among Alevis, made closer relations between them more difficult, and encouraged greater solidarity among Alevis in Turkey and Syria. The Alevis have spoken out against the ruling party and are leaning towards the Republican People's Party. The absence of Alevi leaders in political parties and government positions has led to anti-government protests. The processes of democratization and cultural pluralism have triggered a slight tendency to revive the religious aspect, but the pursuit of secularism, the marginal role of religious beliefs in daily life, and the endorsement of Atatürk's secular reforms remain at the forefront. |
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| ISSN: | 2008-885X 2538-3493 |