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Muslims in the Public SphereIslam in Sight – Yet Still in the Distance
The anthology "Islam in Sight – The visibility of Muslims in the public sphere," edited by Nilufer Göle and Ludwig Ammann, investigates the reasons and implications for the increasing visibility of Islamic symbols in public. Ines Braune introduces the book
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Muslim Cemetery in Bobigny
A Place to Remember the Immigration
Using a Muslim cemetery near Paris as an example, journalist Marie-Ange d'Adler has written a book examining France's contradictory attitude toward Muslims. Goetz Nordbruch reports
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Female Muslims in Germany
The Multiple Worlds of Turkish Women
For migrant Turkish women in Germany, daily life is far more diverse than the stereotyped images Germans have become accustomed to. They show a great interest in education and want to advance professionally. By Canan Topçu
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"Xenophilia" – An Intercultural Computer Game
Learning Intercultural Skills by Playing
Why would the Chinese never blow their nose at the table, and what is the name of the Islamic prayer leader? The computer game "Xenophilia" guides young people through the world of social etiquette, good manners, and customs in other countries. Petra Tabeling reports
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The Islam Forum in Germany
Should Dialogue Exclude Questionable Groups?
The Islam Forum, a meeting place for Muslims and non-Muslims, is now under threat because the German Interior Ministry is reluctant to finance projects involving groups which are on the observation list of the country's secret services. Cem Sey reports
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The Media in Turkey
When in Doubt, Censor the Press
Although the Erdogan government has largely liberalised Turkish criminal law in preparation for negotiations on accession to the European Union, Turkish journalists still find themselves severely restricted in their freedom of expression. Ömer Erzeren reports
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German Edition of "Hürriyet" Newspaper
Smear Campaign against German-Turkish Female Activists
Three well-known German-Turkish authors, Seyran Ates, Necla Kelek and Serap Cileli, have recently been the target of smear campaigns in the German edition of the Turkish newspaper "Hürriyet. A background report by Uta Rasche
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Women in Saudi Arabia
Grand Mufti Pronounces End of Forced Marriages
Saudi Arabia's highest religious authority, the Grand Mufti, has come out against the practice of forcing women to marry against their will. He has said the practice is against the laws of Islam. Kateri Jochum reports
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The Headscarf and the Media
A Symbol Which Has Been Instrumentalised
The Islamic headscarf is seen by the media as a symbol of the oppression of Muslim women. Sabine Schiffer argues that this perception is often linked to stereotypes, and that the media often try to read too much into the headscarf
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Muslim Women in Northern Nigeria
The Example of Nana Asma'u
In Northern Nigeria, women often base their claims to education and employment on Islamic principles. For many, the practice of segregating the sexes is no insurmountable obstacle. Katja Werthmann takes a closer look.
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Turkish Community in Germany
Interior Minister Pursues Illegal Dual Nationals
Germany's large Turkish population has come under the microscope of the government, which wants to crack down on those who hold dual citizenship. By Sunanda Rao-Erdem
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Institute for Advanced Study Berlin
Research Opportunities Also Open to Fellows from Islamic Societies
The Institute for Advanced Study provides scientists with the opportunity to devote themselves fully to their chosen research projects. Youssef Hijazi spoke with Georges Khalil, Program Coordinator of the Modernity and Islam Working Group
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