De-essentializing Refugees: Perceptions, Experiences, and Becoming of Syrians in Türkiye
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Biografisk notat
Umut Ozkaleli, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs at ADA University, where she teaches Research Methods, Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Minority Relations, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Perspectives on Human Rights and Democracy, and Sociology. She earned her master’s degree from the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) at George Mason University and PhD from Syracuse University-Maxwell School, Social Science Department. Her publications are related to Syrian refugee experience in Turkey, developing intersectional frameworks for equity in state institutions, gendered agency in democratization, gendered war memories, racism and colorism in Cyprus, and the transborder re-making of social interactions, the everyday becoming of refugees, and their articulations of agency in the host country. Her four different field works are based in Turkey and North Cyprus. Dr. Ozkaleli’s articles appeared in academic journals such as Migration Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Ethnic & Racial Studies, International Feminist Journal of Politics, Women’s Studies International Forum, Journal of Women, Politics and Policy, Asian Journal of Women’s Studies, Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, and Journal of Intercultural Studies.
This book delves into the profound journey of Syrians from pre-war aspirations to the harsh realities of refugee life in Türkiye. Through the voices of seventy-nine individuals, it explores the transformation from hopeful citizens seeking social change to displaced refugees. Grounded in fieldwork conducted between 2015 and 2016, the manuscript poses the critical question: “How is refugee ‘becoming’ experienced in dual spatiality and multiple temporalities?”
By integrating innovative approaches like relational pragmatics and intersectional identities, this work enriches existing conflict theories.The author employs a unique methodological lens inspired by cinematic apparatus theory, utilizing an “eye-camera” perspective to create Brechtian “breaking moments” that invite readers to engage deeply with the narratives. This book is not just an academic exploration; it is a powerful call to confront the normalization of war and to understand the irreversible impacts of violence and displacement through the lived experiences of individuals. Ideal for those interested in both theoretical discussions and the raw realities of human experience, this manuscript offers a compelling look at the refugee experience that challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of conflict and resilience.
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Perceptions about Identities in Conflict.- Chapter 3 Experiencing Self in Politics of Turmoil.- Chapter 4 Experiencing Self in Dual Spatiality and Multiple Temporality.- Chapter 5 Experiencing Self in Traveling: Becoming a Refugee in the Gaze of the Receiving Country.- Chapter 6 Conclusion.
This book delves into the profound journey of Syrians from pre-war aspirations to the harsh realities of refugee life in Türkiye. Through the voices of seventy-nine individuals, it explores the transformation from hopeful citizens seeking social change to displaced refugees. Grounded in fieldwork conducted between 2015 and 2016, the manuscript poses the critical question: “How is refugee ‘becoming’ experienced in dual spatiality and multiple temporalities?”
By integrating innovative approaches like relational pragmatics and intersectional identities, this work enriches existing conflict theories.The author employs a unique methodological lens inspired by cinematic apparatus theory, utilizing an “eye-camera” perspective to create Brechtian “breaking moments” that invite readers to engage deeply with the narratives. This book is not just an academic exploration; it is a powerful call to confront the normalization of war and to understand the irreversible impacts of violence and displacement through the lived experiences of individuals. Ideal for those interested in both theoretical discussions and the raw realities of human experience, this manuscript offers a compelling look at the refugee experience that challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of conflict and resilience.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Umut Ozkaleli, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs at ADA University, where she teaches Research Methods, Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Minority Relations, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Perspectives on Human Rights and Democracy, and Sociology. She earned her master’s degree from the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) at George Mason University and PhD from Syracuse University-Maxwell School, Social Science Department. Her publications are related to Syrian refugee experience in Turkey, developing intersectional frameworks for equity in state institutions, gendered agency in democratization, gendered war memories, racism and colorism in Cyprus, and the transborder re-making of social interactions, the everyday becoming of refugees, and their articulations of agency in the host country. Her four different field works are based in Turkey and North Cyprus. Dr. Ozkaleli’s articles appeared in academic journals such as Migration Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Ethnic & Racial Studies, International Feminist Journal of Politics, Women’s Studies International Forum, Journal of Women, Politics and Policy, Asian Journal of Women’s Studies, Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, and Journal of Intercultural Studies.