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Over the past few years, secularism has become an intrinsic
component of discussions on religious freedom and religious
governance. The question of whether states should restrict the
wearing of headscarves and other religious symbols has been
particularly critical in guiding this thought process. Refashioning
Secularisms in France and Turkey documents how, in both countries,
devout women have contested bans on headscarves, pointing to how
these are inconsistent with the 'real' spirit of secularism. These
activists argue that it is possible to be simultaneously secular
and religious; to believe in the values conveyed by secularism,
while still remaining devoted to their faith. Through this
examination, the book highlights how activists locate their claims
within the frame of secularism, while at the same time revisiting
it to craft a space for their religiosity. Addressing the lacuna in
literature on the discourse of devout Muslims affected by these
restrictions, this book offers a topical analysis on an
understudied dimension of secularism and is a valuable resource for
students and researchers with an interest in Religion, Gender
Studies, Human Rights and Political Science.
Over the past few years, secularism has become an intrinsic
component of discussions on religious freedom and religious
governance. The question of whether states should restrict the
wearing of headscarves and other religious symbols has been
particularly critical in guiding this thought process. Refashioning
Secularisms in France and Turkey documents how, in both countries,
devout women have contested bans on headscarves, pointing to how
these are inconsistent with the 'real' spirit of secularism. These
activists argue that it is possible to be simultaneously secular
and religious; to believe in the values conveyed by secularism,
while still remaining devoted to their faith. Through this
examination, the book highlights how activists locate their claims
within the frame of secularism, while at the same time revisiting
it to craft a space for their religiosity. Addressing the lacuna in
literature on the discourse of devout Muslims affected by these
restrictions, this book offers a topical analysis on an
understudied dimension of secularism and is a valuable resource for
students and researchers with an interest in Religion, Gender
Studies, Human Rights and Political Science.
Problems - of integration, failed political participation, and
requests for various kinds of accommodation - seem to dominate the
research on minority Muslims in Western nations. Beyond
Accommodation offers a different perspective, showing how Muslim
Canadians successfully navigate and negotiate their religiosity.
The authors critique the model of reasonable accommodation,
suggesting that it disempowers religious minorities by implicitly
privileging Christianity and by placing the onus on minorities to
make formal requests for accommodation. Through interviews, Muslim
Canadians show that informal negotiation takes place all the time;
scholars, however, have not been paying attention. This book
proposes an alternative picture of how religious difference is
woven into the fabric of Canadian society.
Problems - of integration, failed political participation, and
requests for various kinds of accommodation - seem to dominate the
research on minority Muslims in Western nations. Beyond
Accommodation offers a different perspective, showing how Muslim
Canadians successfully navigate and negotiate their religiosity.
The authors critique the model of reasonable accommodation,
suggesting that it disempowers religious minorities by implicitly
privileging Christianity and by placing the onus on minorities to
make formal requests for accommodation. Through interviews, Muslim
Canadians show that informal negotiation takes place all the time;
scholars, however, have not been paying attention. This book
proposes an alternative picture of how religious difference is
woven into the fabric of Canadian society.
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