2024/11/29 by Burcu Belli · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Islamic Studies and History #Sex work and related issues #Turkey's Politics and Society
paper · doi:10.1080/00263206.2024.2431612
openalex publication_date 2024/11/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/14
Exile stands as one of the most ancient punitive measures employed by human societies. Within the framework of creationist perspectives, the narrative of humanity’s inception unfolds significantly through the motif of exile. The narratives of the Jewish exile from Palestine and the migration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina exemplify the enduring historical relevance of human migration, underscoring its universal presence across diverse societies. Notably, Christianity places considerable emphasis on the expulsion of Adam from the celestial realm. Consequently, it can be posited that humans are, in essence, residing in a state of exile on Earth. The primary objective of this study is not to undertake a comprehensive analysis of exile on a broad scale but, rather, to trace the nexus between women engaged in prostitution and exile in the late Ottoman Empire. Furthermore, it aims to scrutinize a noteworthy case that deviates from conventional practices within this context.