Chapter title | Alevi Kurds in the United Kingdom: Community Formation, Visibility, and Integration |
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Authors | Cetin, U. and Jenkins, C. |
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Editors | Arkilic, A. and Senay, B. |
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Abstract | This chapter presents a unique example of the diaspora settlement of Turkey-originated Alevi Kurds in the UK. Alevi Kurds constitute the majority of Turkey-originated migrants in the country, providing the largest concentration of Alevi Kurds in Europe. Most research on Alevis focuses on Turkish Alevis, contributing to the invisibility of Alevi Kurds as a ‘twice minority’ ethnically and religiously. This chapter traces the successful settlement of first- generation Alevi Kurds into a positive ethno-religious community. It describes the community’s response to the legacy of a ‘negative identity’ and its detrimental impact on the second generation. What is particularly interesting is how Alevi Kurds have used education and the introduction of Alevism lessons in schools to raise the profile and visibility of the community and to consolidate their integration into British society. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of the Alevi community and their ethno-religious identity in the UK context. |
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Keywords | Alevi Kurds |
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| United Kingdom |
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| Community |
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| Visibility |
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Book title | Routledge Handbook of Turkey's Diasporas |
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Year | 2024 |
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Publisher | Routledge |
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Publication dates |
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Published | 21 Aug 2024 |
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ISBN | 9781032215709 |
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| 9781003269021 |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003269021-41 |
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