Societal multiplicity theory and international migration: an empirical application to the case of Syrian migration to Turkey

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2024-12

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Fidan, Yusuf

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This thesis presents a novel paradigm for comprehending migration in International Relations (IR) by examining Syrian migration to Turkey via the perspective of Societal Multiplicity Theory (SMT). The study utilises a qualitative methodology, drawing on primary sources from official documents and secondary sources such as other research, reports and newspapers, as well as semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugees and Turkish stakeholders. The results emphasize the significance of the five consequences of SMT (difference, interaction, co-existence, combination, and historical change) in elucidating the intricate integration dynamics between Syrians and Turkish society. The main argument is to emphasise that existing theories of migration often inadequately address the socio-cultural aspects of migration and ignore the international nature of migration, and to argue that Societal Multiplicity Theory would be an appropriate theory to address this problem. SMT provides a detailed study by examining the coexistince and interaction of many social forms that illuminate evolving identities, intercultural exchanges, and socio-political shifts within the context of Syrian migration, while also presenting future projections. This viewpoint offers a comprehension of how historical and cultural elements influence both refugee experiences and the reactions of host societies.

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Societal Multiplicity Theory, Syrian migration, social transformation, consequnces of multiplicity, migration theories

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/112662

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis