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Fransa Müslüman Nüfusunun Sosyodemografik Yapısı

Sayı: 25 30 Haziran 2025
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The Socio-Demographic Structure of the Muslim Population in France

Abstract

The Muslim communities in France have a socio-demographic structure that has evolved since their migration and continues to change to this day. These communities exhibit diversity in terms of religious identity, socio-cultural practices, and integration processes, while their interactions with the French concept of secularism and their levels of societal acceptance vary. This study examines the religious practices, identity construction, and social integration processes of the Muslim population in France within the framework of Pierre Bourdieu’s Field Theory. The main topics of the research include the position of Muslim individuals and communities in the public sphere, their ways of balancing the preservation of religious identity with integration into French society, and the perceptions and interpretations of Islam across different generations. The presence of the Muslim population in France dates back to the colonial period. Muslim migrants from North Africa and other former French colonies were employed as laborers in the industrial, agricultural, and construction sectors, eventually forming a permanent population. The settlement of Harki families in France following Algeria’s independence in 1962 and the implementation of the family reunification policy in 1974 contributed to the long-term social and cultural establishment of Muslim communities. This process has introduced new dynamics in preserving religious identities and transmitting them to future generations. Worship practices, halal food consumption, the celebration of religious holidays, and religious education are among the mechanisms through which Muslim communities maintain their identities. However, the French concept of secularism limits the visibility of religious practices in the public sphere, influencing the ways in which Muslim individuals express their identities. In particular, the headscarf ban and regulations on the use of religious symbols in public institutions heighten the tension between secularism and individual freedom. Media discourses that associate Islam with terrorism and the portrayal of Muslim communities as a homogeneous entity further complicate processes of social acceptance. Second- and third-generation Muslims reinterpret the religious and cultural heritage inherited from their parents within the context of modern French society. This process is characterized by individualized religious practices and increasingly secularized lifestyles. Younger generations construct their religious identities as a personal choice independent of traditional frameworks, developing a more integrated identity within French society. However, the transformation in the identity construction process also reshapes individuals' ties with their families and their sense of social belonging. The social struggles of Muslim communities in France are analyzed within the framework of Bourdieu’s Field Theory. The interaction between the religious, cultural, and political fields is among the key factors determining the social position and integration processes of Muslims. Muslim individuals continuously reconstruct their habitus as they strive to adapt to the fields they inhabit and strengthen their positions. In this context, the presence of Islam in France takes on diverse forms within the social and cultural framework, inevitably shaping individuals’ social experiences. The findings of the study reveal that the Muslim population in France is far from homogeneous, with significant diversity among different groups in terms of religious practices, cultural affiliations, and levels of integration. It has been observed that the French concept of secularism provides a structural framework that limits the religious visibility of Muslims in the public sphere while simultaneously giving rise to new processes of negotiation. Muslims' demands for places of worship, halal food regulations, and the celebration of religious holidays generate debates in political and social spheres while also contributing to the development of mechanisms for Muslim communities to advocate for their rights. Consequently, Muslim communities in France strive to establish a balance between individual and collective elements in their identity construction processes. The younger generations are individualizing their religious identities while integrating into modern French society, and they are also reinterpreting the traditional practices inherited from their families. This transformation reflects a process in which religious identity is reshaped within a secular context, and individuals actively participate in social acceptance processes. The study aims to contribute to academic literature by providing a framework for understanding the historical and contemporary structure of Muslim communities in France, while also shedding light on the development of social policy.

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Türkçe

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İnceleme Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

26 Haziran 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Ocak 2025

Kabul Tarihi

18 Mart 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 1970 Sayı: 25

Kaynak Göster

ISNAD
Er, Neslihan. “Fransa Müslüman Nüfusunun Sosyodemografik Yapısı”. Amasya İlahiyat Dergisi. 25 (01 Haziran 2025): 481-505. https://doi.org/10.18498/amailad.1621660.

     

  

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