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Gendered Fortunes

Divination, Precarity, and Affect in Postsecular Turkey

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  • 290 páginas
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Exploring the unique environment of Turkey's fortunetelling cafés, Zeynep K. Korkman highlights how secular Muslim women and LGBTIQ individuals seek refuge from societal pressures. These cafés serve as spaces for intimate connection and emotional exchange, allowing participants to navigate their vulnerabilities and aspirations amidst political and gendered challenges. By centering "feeling" in her analysis, Korkman presents a feminist perspective on resilience and community-building among marginalized groups, revealing their strategies for envisioning alternative futures.

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Gendered Fortunes, Zeynep K. Korkman

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Título
Gendered Fortunes
Subtítulo
Divination, Precarity, and Affect in Postsecular Turkey
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2023
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
290
ISBN13
9781478016908
Serie
Calificación
4,8 de 5
Descripción
Exploring the unique environment of Turkey's fortunetelling cafés, Zeynep K. Korkman highlights how secular Muslim women and LGBTIQ individuals seek refuge from societal pressures. These cafés serve as spaces for intimate connection and emotional exchange, allowing participants to navigate their vulnerabilities and aspirations amidst political and gendered challenges. By centering "feeling" in her analysis, Korkman presents a feminist perspective on resilience and community-building among marginalized groups, revealing their strategies for envisioning alternative futures.