A Turkish cultural circle: Bektashi Alevism

Authors

  • Yılmaz Soyyer

Keywords:

bektaşi, alevi

Abstract

The “Bektashi Alevism” is a necessary definition for common and effective social construction along spreading from Anatolia to Balkans. The Turkish Language made its existence to continue in cultural environment as long as Bektashi Alevism continued. Macedonian, Kosovo and Bulgarian Bektashism are still in this circle and effect, especially in 20 Century after dispersion of Ottoman Empire. But more progress is seen on Bektashies activities living in European countries such as Germany and Belgium. They, namely “diaspora”, have entered a new and Turkish cultural environment centered structure especially using internet.

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Published

2006-08-10

How to Cite

Soyyer, Y. (2006). A Turkish cultural circle: Bektashi Alevism. Journal of Human Sciences, 2(2). Retrieved from https://www.j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/22

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Section

Sociology