Geçici Koruma Statüsündeki Suriyeli Kadınların İş Yaşamındaki Ayrımcılık ve Dışlanma Deneyimleri

Abstract

This research examines the discrimination and exclusion that Syrian women under temporary protection status face in all processes of their working life in Turkey, both inside and outside the household. It seeks to understand how this situation shapes women's employment processes. In the context of the field study conducted in Gaziantep, in-depth interviews were conducted with 23 Syrian women and 28 field workers, for a total of 51 participants. The study employed a qualitative methodology and phenomenological design, utilising semi-structured interview forms. The theoretical framework of the research is anchored in the KKY model and the intersectionality approach developed within the context of anti-discrimination social work. The research was subjected to analysis according to three distinct themes. The research examined three key areas: the search for employment by Syrian women in the post-migration process; the shadow struggle of Syrian women in the migration and employment process; and recommendations for an equal and inclusive labour market. The findings demonstrate that women are subjected to multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination, shaped by factors such as language barriers, gender roles, prejudices and exclusion. These challenges have a detrimental impact on women's social and economic integration. Furthermore, their relations with indigenous people and their practices of prejudice and exclusion are further complicated by the barriers they face in their job search, language barriers, cultural differences, gender roles and changing family responsibilities. Nevertheless, the sphere of work is regarded as a crucial domain for women's empowerment. In this study, recommendations were formulated with the objective of mitigating the challenges encountered by Syrian women in the employment process. The proposed solutions encompass the expansion of language training, the reinforcement of social support structures, the establishment of gender-sensitive employment policies and the enhancement of legal regulations. Furthermore, the promotion of anti-discrimination practices and the creation of gender-sensitive work environments in the workplace is seen as a key strategy for enhancing the integration of women in business life. In conclusion, Syrian women encounter multifaceted and intersecting forms of discrimination and exclusion in the context of employment processes in Turkey, based on their gender, class, and ethnicity. This complex and multifaceted discrimination and exclusion manifests in personal, cultural, and structural dimensions. The research endeavors to inform social policy and social work practices and to serve as a reference for future studies in this field.