TITLE:
Examining the Status of Syrian Refugees in Turkey
AUTHORS:
Sibel Elif Özdilek
KEYWORDS:
Temporary Protection, Syrian, Asylum Seeker, Syria, Turkey
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.11,
November
5,
2024
ABSTRACT: Turkey has experienced numerous migration events throughout its history and has faced a significant influx of refugees. As we approach the tenth year of this mass migration, the impact of refugees on the fabric of Turkish society has become a significant topic of discussion. Syrian refugees reveal the impact of various factors, including population dynamics, urbanization, education, health, politics and laws related to social structure. This study provides a descriptive analysis of these impacts, which are particularly evident in the large cities where Syrian refugees have settled. Throughout this decade, basic needs such as food, shelter, education and health services have been of vital importance. However, there are significant numbers of school-age children who are out of school, raising concerns about the potential for a lost generation. In addition, refugees face difficulties in work and daily life, and the perception of refugees as cheap labor poses a significant problem for Turkish workers. Such concerns can sometimes lead to negative feelings towards refugees. In field studies involving both Syrians and Turks, there is a common acceptance among both groups that refugees will continue to stay. This discussion focuses on creating a common future with Syrian refugees and embracing a culture of diversity. Consequently, it is vital to adopt integration policies that encompass short-, medium- and long-term strategies for refugees and that will have an even-handed impact in the coming decades. This research adopts a qualitative approach to explore the descriptive analysis of impacts, which are particularly evident in the large cities where Syrian refugees have settled. The study focuses on refugees from five sectors which are population dynamics, urbanization, education, health, politics and laws related to social structure. By analyzing Syrian refugees live in Turkey, this discussion aims to create a common future with Syrian refugees and embracing a culture of diversity. The data for this study will mainly be gathered from gazettes and articles in various journals. This approach is chosen due to its cost-effectiveness, allowing for the collection of information from a sizable literate sample quickly and at a lower expense compared to alternative methods.