| ID | 170357 |
| Title Proper | My Poor People, Where Are We Going? |
| Other Title Information | Grounded Theologies and National Identity in Kyrgyzstan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Artman, Vincent M |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Although Islam is described as a fundamental aspect of Kyrgyz national identity, its theological aspects are generally elided in nationalist discourse. However, as Islam becomes more prominent in Kyrgyz society, anxieties about ‘Arabisation’ and the weakening of national traditions permeate popular and political discourse. These anxieties operate simultaneously in the national and religious registers, suggesting the extent to which theological beliefs inform national identity, even in secular states. Examining a recent controversy over veiling in Kyrgyzstan, this article argues that theology is both linked to nationality and also a site of contestation over the terms of nationalism itself. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 71, No.10; Dec 2019: p.1734-1755 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 71 No 10 |
| Key Words | Grounded Theologies ; National Identity in Kyrgyzstan |