The value attributed to women in Alevism and the changing roles of women in the process

Alevîsm is a synthesized faith that provides its institutionalization with Hacı Bektaş Veli, finds breath with the sayings of seven poets and other elders who serve their ways, and has its own rituals. The historical foundations and development process of Alevîsm, which has a long history of about ten centuries, are not very clear. As a result of this, different perspectives and different Alevî practices have emerged. It is known that in the Alevî tradition, unlike the Sunni view that refers to Islam, the customs and beliefs of the ancient Turks are also influenced. This effect has guided the faith and cultural life of the Anatolian Alevîs even after their acceptance of Islam. Ultimately, Alevîs have formed their teachings by blending their ancient culture and beliefs in addition to their Islamic beliefs. The 1950s were the beginning of change and transformation for the Alevîs, who tried to maintain their existence in the traditional structure where their teachings were at the center, away from the center, mostly in rural areas. Alevîs, who live sincerely within themselves but distantly from the outside without the pressure of the central authority on them, have opened the door to Alevî modernism with their migrations to urban centers. Now the places where the harmony between Alevî teaching and practices can be monitored have become urban centers. Dec. In particular, the process of adaptation of the Alevî woman to the urban environment, to which she is very accustomed, along with the roles assigned to her in the new society, has become a matter of curiosity as to what her position is towards men. Because one of the issues that comes to mind when it comes to the Alevî teaching is undoubtedly the place of a woman in the Alevî faith. There is no distinction between men and women in any way in Alevî beliefs and sayings. On the contrary, when it comes to 'women' in Alevîsm, this inequality leaves its place to a more reasonable view. In Alevî teaching, the woman who stands before us with addresses such as mother, sister and wife is accepted as a mother in public life in front of all souls, as a wife in the presence of her husband, and as a sister with those other than her husband. When the sources related to Alevîsm are examined, it is seen that women have equal rights with men, and the services at the Cem ceremony, which are considered sacred, are performed by men and women. In the same way, it has been determined that divorce is a reason for Decadence, since monogamy is the basis in Alevîsm, and there is no distinction between men and women in the division of inheritance. The similarity of these rules, which are related to men and women in Alevîsm, with ancient Turkish beliefs, is not lost sight of. The claim that men and women have equal rights in teaching has attracted the attention of most researchers, especially this issue has been addressed with a critical view by feminist researchers. As a result of research, it has been seen that this Decrement given to women in Alevîsm can narrow and expand among its believers depending on time, place and people. Another conclusion is that in fact, despite the apparent equality, it was wanted to emphasize that the Alevî woman is completely independent of the patriarchal understanding and is not equal to the man on all grounds. From this point of view, the fact that almost the majority of the 'grandfather' position, which retains its importance in today's Alevî communities, is represented by men, and when looking at the Alevî leaders, there are almost no women strengthens these theses. The most important issue that should be considered and perhaps abandoned here is that it is not right to try to determine the place of the Alevî woman in modern society by comparing her with the Sunni woman, whether in daily life or in the performance of rituals. Just as this method does not reflect the reality, it will not cure the problems of the Alevî woman caused by patriarchy. In order to shed light on the subject, it is important to increase both literature and field research.