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This research aims to observe the living standards of migrants in host countries by analyzing social media content and the comments on these posts. Despite having an importance in the Turkish labor market, Syrian refugees do not experience the same working conditions as locals. Their access to fundamental rights, such as social security and fair wages, is often limited, and they frequently face poor treatment. Perceptions of refugees play a significant role in this inequality. There is a strong correlation between attitudes toward refugees and the working and living conditions they encounter in the host country.
Del Carpio et al.(2018) demonstrated that regions with a high concentration of Syrian refugees relative to the local population and the national refugee total are among the most disadvantaged. These areas tend to have fewer formal businesses, limited job creation, lower educational attainment, reduced labour force participation, and higher unemployment rates than the national average. This situation can be attributed to factors such as the ease of finding unskilled jobs, limited social networks, societal perceptions, or the lack of recognition of their qualifications. Furthermore, social networks play a crucial role and these are visible through social media channels.
| Presenting author | Asli Bilge Aslan MA Student at University of Burgundy |
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