Examining Islamic revivalism within the secular state of Turkey, Saktanber (sociology and women's studies, Middle East Technical U., Turkey) especially focuses on the lived experiences of Islamist wom
How and why have women come to play a central role in the political project of Islamic revivalism and in the power struggles between Islamic and secular forces in Turkey? Ayse Saktanber rejects approa
Fragments of Culture explores the evolving modern daily life of Turkey. Through analyses of language, folklore, film, satirical humor, the symbolism of Islamic political mobilization, and the shifting