On may possibly 2d 1999, Merve Kavakci walked into the Turkish Grand nationwide meeting to take her oath of place of work as a member of Turkish Parliament, donning her Islamic headband (hijab), that is banned for civil servants in secular Turkey. A close to insurrection ensued, and the major Minister informed the group to 'put this lady in her place'. due to the fact that then, Kavakci has turn into an outspoken critic of Turkey's secularization coverage, traveling the globe in help of Muslim women's rights, specially in regards to the hijab, which she promotes as a logo of girl empowerment. The Day Turkey Stood nonetheless is a special behind-the-scenes tale of the 1st headscarved lady to be elected into the Turkish Parliament, and the cruel response opposed to her election. It finds for the 1st time what occurred in the back of closed doorways to avoid Merve Kavakci from taking her oath of place of work, and deconstructs her vilification through the govt, army, media and political events. Richard Peres additionally makes use of this interesting real tale to advertise better basic realizing of latest Turkish politi, and to demonstrate the continued stress among Turkey's military-secular bloc and its predominantly Islamic inhabitants. This hugely available booklet will resonate with Western readers who need to know extra approximately this primary factor and achieve a better figuring out of women's matters, spiritual conflicts, political Islam, human rights and the fight for democracy within the heart East. The Day Turkey Stood nonetheless is needed examining for any educational who desires to comprehend the dynami and undercurrents of Turkish politi today.