Religion and the state in Turkish universities

Description:

This book explores educational and cultural experiences of "part-time unveilers" during their degree programs in public institutions in Turkey. The term "part-time unveiler" is coined to refer to undergraduate female students who cover their hair in their private lives, but who remove the headscarf while at a Turkish university as a result of the higher education headscarf ban policy. The book is based on a qualitative study that involved one-on-one interviews with thirty participants. The book highlights how part-time unveilers understand and negotiate the policy, the challenges and opportuni.

subjects: Islamic education,  Religion and state,  Education and state,  Universities and colleges,  Hijab (Islamic clothing),  Universities and colleges, asia,  Cultural studies,  Education,  Educational strategies & policy,  Islamic worship, rites & ceremonies,  Political control & freedoms,  Universities

Places: Turkey