Research Article

The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep

Volume: 1 Number: 1 October 9, 2020
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The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep

Abstract

Gaziantep is one of the Turkish cities most highly populated with Syrian refugees living under temporary protection. Factors such as their legal status, relationship with the local authorities, the social environment in which they have settled, social benefits, and working conditions have a huge effect on the refugees’ experiences (Ilcan et al.; 2018: 56). Together with all these variables, the cultural norms and expectations that influence women’s gender roles also shape their spatial experiences (Kalfa et al.; 2009: 220). As observed in the field research, women’s experiences can be vastly different depending on their levels of education, knowledge of the language spoken in their new country, and how transient their situation is. This article is based on in-depth interviews made with 15 women, aged between 24 and 48, who mostly come from rural areas surrounding Aleppo. Conducted in Gaziantep’s relatively poorer neighborhoods (İstiklal, 60. Yıl, Güneş, Kıbrıs, and 75. Yıl), the women were asked in Arabic about their experiences as refugees, with the aim of shedding light on women’s experiences of daily life as a refugee.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 9, 2020

Submission Date

July 17, 2020

Acceptance Date

October 9, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 1 Number: 1

APA
Leyla Kuzu, Ş. (2020). The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep. International Review of Migration and Refugee Studies, 1(1), 41-52. https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU
AMA
1.Leyla Kuzu Ş. The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep. IRMRS. 2020;1(1):41-52. https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU
Chicago
Leyla Kuzu, Şenay. 2020. “The Spatial Experiences of Syrian Women Living in Gaziantep”. International Review of Migration and Refugee Studies 1 (1): 41-52. https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU.
EndNote
Leyla Kuzu Ş (October 1, 2020) The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep. International Review of Migration and Refugee Studies 1 1 41–52.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Leyla Kuzu, “The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep”, IRMRS, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 41–52, Oct. 2020, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU
ISNAD
Leyla Kuzu, Şenay. “The Spatial Experiences of Syrian Women Living in Gaziantep”. International Review of Migration and Refugee Studies 1/1 (October 1, 2020): 41-52. https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU.
JAMA
1.Leyla Kuzu Ş. The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep. IRMRS. 2020;1:41–52.
MLA
Leyla Kuzu, Şenay. “The Spatial Experiences of Syrian Women Living in Gaziantep”. International Review of Migration and Refugee Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, Oct. 2020, pp. 41-52, https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU.
Vancouver
1.Şenay Leyla Kuzu. The spatial experiences of Syrian women living in Gaziantep. IRMRS [Internet]. 2020 Oct. 1;1(1):41-52. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA44LB66CU