Winning for God: Sectarianism in the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections
Winning for God: Sectarianism in the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections
This chapter analyses the first two elections post-Mubarak, and argues that they were displays of deep sectarianism, rather than milestones in the transition from authoritarianism to democracy. The sectarian nature of these elections exacerbated communalization and jeopardized the prospects of building an inclusive political order and social cohesion. This chapter examines the framing of messages around religion, rather than political or party agendas, and the use of religious symbols, spaces, and discourse.
Keywords: Elections, Sectarianism, Party agendas, Framing, Religious symbols
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