The contradiction between community feeling and integration among Turkish migrants in De Achterhoek
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2024-06-21
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The presence of Turkish immigrants, a large group of people that tend to have fewer social contacts with Dutch people than other immigrant groups, potentially causes problems for social harmony in De Achterhoek. Previous research emphasized the influence of social contact between different groups of people on the integration of migrants. Also, other investigations found that policies on different levels of scale are designated to remove barriers in order to promote the integration of migrants. This research attempted to create a better understanding about the influences of barriers and challenges of integration, as well as the influences different social networks of migrants have on their integration in De Achterhoek. In addition to that, the role of European and Dutch policy on the integration of the Turkish immigrants is explored. In order to find out more about these relationships, different sorts of policies have been analysed. To become familiar with the experiences of Turkish migrants in De Achterhoek, in-depth interviews were conducted. This research found out that social connection between migrants and native people are vital for a successful integration into society. The making of these social bridges should also be more encouraged by policies, for example by organising multi-cultural activities.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen