Rethinking Islam and Liberal Democracy

The book delves into the unique role of women in the Islamist Refah Party in Turkey, highlighting their significant activism and membership levels. Through in-depth interviews, Yeşim Arat explores how these women expanded democratic participation and challenged stereotypes about Islam within a secular framework. They effectively mobilized apolitical women by blending social and political realms, illustrating the complex interplay between liberal democracy and Islam, where individualism and communal identity often coexist in tension.