Syrians in Turkey: a Review of Literature
Abstract
This articles provides a review of literature on Syrian asylum-seekers in Turkey. By analysing certain keywords’ frequency in 50 articles, we have found that security, integration and human rights are the most frequently used keywords. The articles mainly problematise the lack of official refuge status of Syrians and the securitisation of migration. Access to healthcare, education and labour market as well as growing xenophobia among Turkish population are the key themes that have emerged in these studies.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ayşegül Akdemir
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0000-0002-3148-2271
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 30, 2019
Submission Date
April 16, 2019
Acceptance Date
June 26, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 5 Number: 1