Monday, July 31, 2006

Conservatism growing in Turkey

"With the European Union acting more unsure about whether to admit Turkey, there are signs that conservatism is growing across the nation, both politically and culturally, according to a prestigious U.S. daily.

Referring to a recent survey, The New York Times said the prolonged road to membership, and the many economic, legal and cultural adjustments made to pave the way, have soured some attitudes toward the EU."

"According to The New York Times, since the time when the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) -- born in the ashes of fringe religious-based parties -- came to power as a result of the 2002 polls there has been an increase in public displays of conservatism around the country, notably in the number of women wearing headscarves in the streets."
NYT: Conservatism growing in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Jul 31, 2006

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