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Zeynep K. Korkman, "Gendered Fortunes: Divination, Precarity, and Affect in Postsecular Turkey" (Duke UP, 2023)

New Books in Anthropology

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Mixed Feelings about a Fortune Teller's Prediction

The speaker reflects on their conflicted emotions surrounding a fortune teller's prediction of their future, feeling annoyed and disturbed by the focus on marriage and children, yet appreciating the support provided. They also discuss their guilty feelings about the transaction and conflicting emotions about enjoying the experience. These mixed feelings serve as the basis for their research, exploring the broader context of emotions in fortune-telling.

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