Die neoliberale Wirtschaftspolitik unter Turgut Özal in den 1980er Jahren integrierte die Türkei in den Globalisierungsprozess. Dies führte zur Entstehung einer islamischen Bourgeoisie, die die finanzielle Liberalisierung nutzte, und hatte weitreichende politische, soziale und kulturelle Auswirkungen auf die türkische Gesellschaft.
The emergence of an Islamic bourgeoisie in Turkey, spurred by neoliberal economic policies in the 1980s, has profoundly altered the nation’s social and economic landscape. This shift has facilitated the rise of Islamic entrepreneurs who financially support Islamic groups, driving the Islamization of society. As these groups integrate into the global market, traditional Islamic values are transformed, giving rise to new values that align with neoliberal globalization. The interplay between economic liberalization and Islamic identity has reshaped Turkey's cultural dynamics.