Gueltekin, Ahmet Kerim

The Alevi movement, originating more than three decades ago in Turkey and the Western European diaspora, has led to significant social and cultural shifts within Alevi communities. This movement witnessed the emergence of Alevi associations, increased religio-political activities, and a fervent search for a redefined Alevi identity. The quest for a comprehensive understanding of Alevi identity remains a contested debate, prominently reflected within Alevi youth, who navigate complex socio-cultural landscapes and encounter challenges in defining their identity amidst competing narratives and associations. This paper examines the identity formation strategies of young Alevis in Berlin, drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted between 2021 and 2023. Contrary to mainstream portrayals of Alevi youth experiencing a loss of identity, this study argues for the presence of continuity dynamics, emphasising inherited Alevi mindsets and emotions. Through interviews and analysis of a documentary produced by Berlin Alevi youth, the paper explores new narratives about Alevi history, sociology, and theology constructed by young Alevis, highlighting their role in shaping contemporary Alevism in Germany. This research contributes original data and discussions to the existing literature on Alevi youth, shedding light on their evolving identities and the dynamics of Alevi discourse in diasporic settings.

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Gültekin, Ahmet Kerim

The debates on Alevi communities have become more popular with increasing political and academic views, publications in Turkey. "Alevi Awakening" is the key word which refers to popular topics in debates which are about the history of Alevism, ethno-cultural differentiates between local Alevi communities, diaspora of Alevism and mostly the Cemevis. In this essay, beliefs and rituals of the holy places, which are the signifi cant property of Dersim Alevism, are being analyzed with ethnographic data. Thus, new perspectives could be reviewed about debates of political and religious roles of Cemevis.

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Gültekin, Ahmet Kerim

Views about the Debates on Anthropology and Racism within the Period of the Foundation of the Republic In recent years, some academic and public debates about "Anthropology" and "Racism" get more attention. Meanwhile, anthropology in Turkey is already known as a science of race, mostly. In this paper, according to some of these debates which are related to early periods of the Turkish Republic, racism as a political discourse is analyzed with a historical perspective on anthropology

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