Özet:

Islamic feminism in Turkey is neither monolithic nor static. The article argued that from the 1980s onward there are three phases of Islamic feminism in which the Islamic feminism evolved and changed in its discourse, methods and concerns. The first phase is the late 1980s and 1990s where pious women integrated into the political system. This first phase can be considered as the emergence of Islam (ist) feminists. The second phase, starting from the AKP rule, 2002 to 2013, shows transformation from Islam (ist) feminism to Islam(ic) feminism. In that respect Islamist feminism refers to pious women, who take active role in participating the social and political arena in order for the success of Islamic cause. To put in other words, they question the secular state structure and try to open up a space for Islam in the government. The third phase is currently in the formation stage in the post-2013 Gezi Park protests. This era is the emergence of true Islamic feminists, in which it is marked by the extensive use of social media and the process and challenges become more secular.

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