Review of: Korkman, Zeynep K. Gendered Fortunes: Divination, Precarity, and Affect in Postsecular Turkey. Durham: Duke University Press, 2023. 276 P. ISBN: 978147809355-8

Key Points

• The review aims to analyze Korkman's exploration of divination and its connection to gender and societal conditions in Turkey.
• Literary analysis of Korkman's arguments and themes in the book
• Examination of the societal context in which these themes are situated
• Critical evaluation of the author's perspectives on gender and precarity
• Highlights the role of divination in shaping gendered experiences in Turkey
• Discusses the impact of precarity on individuals' daily lives and identities
• Explores emotional responses (affect) linked to societal changes

Abstract