Abstract

This article intends to shed light on the local politics of the Alevis by focusing on three different cemevis in Istanbul’s Gazi neighborhood. Based on a field study in the neighborhood between 2014 and 2015 and eventually revisiting it in 2019, we analyze the local political dynamics with regard to different cemevis. By so doing, we aim to acknowledge and underline two phenomena: the dialectical tension between faith and modernity as well as the fragmented nature of the Alevi identity. The latter task is crucial since most recent studies concerning Alevis have focused on their so-called ‘awakening’ or the ‘discovery’ of their identity. We look at the other side of the coin as well, namely the fragmentation of Alevi identity that has also been under way in recent decades. By this means, we hope to contribute to the literature on contemporary Alevi identity and politics.

摘要

本文旨在通过重点介绍伊斯坦布尔加兹附近的三种不同的公墓来阐明阿勒维斯的地方政治。基于2014年至2015年之间对该社区的实地研究，并最终在2019年对其进行了重新研究，我们分析了针对不同的cemevis的当地政治动态。通过这样做，我们旨在确认并强调以下两种现象：信仰与现代性之间的辩证关系以及Alevi身份的零散本质。后一项任务至关重要，因为有关Alevis的最新研究都集中在所谓的“觉醒”或“发现”其身份上。我们也要看硬币的另一面，即近几十年来一直在发生的Alevi身份分裂。通过这种方式，