Exclusion of Religious People in Public Participation in Turkey

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Religious people were previously excluded from public participation in ways that offended them
Philosophical liberals believe this exclusion falls short of people's expected rights
Veiled women were specifically excluded from attending public universities and hospitals
The first veiled female members of parliament were treated aggressively
Erdogan's ability to reference this history influences his support

Nora Fisher Onar is an associate professor of international studies at the University of San Francisco and author of the forthcoming book Contesting Pluralism(s): Islam, Liberalism and Nationalism in Turkey.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Nora Fisher Onar discuss how President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan prevailed despite economic turmoil and a bungled response to the severe February earthquake; what international observers may overlook or misunderstand about Erdoğan’s appeal to Turkish voters; and what Erdoğan’s victory means for the country’s strained democracy, institutions, and economy.

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