Metaphorical perceptions of undergraduate sociology students about Syrian asylum seekers and refugees<p>Sosyoloji lisans öğrencilerinin Suriyeli sığınmacı ve mülteciler hakkındaki metaforik algıları

Abstract

The issue of Syrian asylum seekers and refugees has become an important problem since these asylum seekers started to cross our borders (April 2011). The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions of undergraduate sociology students towards Syrian asylum seekers and refugees. At this stage, a metaphor analysis will be done by taking into account whether these students took any course on being an asylum seeker or refugee. The participants of the study consist of 166 voluntary undergraduate sociology students who study at different universities in Ankara. The data was collected by the researchers through a demographic information form and metaphor analysis form in which there is an unfinished sentence as follows: "Syrian asylum seekers/ refugees are like … because… ." The participants are expected to fill in the blanks in this sentence. These data were analyzed by using content analysis. We followed five steps during the analysis of metaphors; (1) coding and sorting, (2) compiling sample metaphors, (3) developing categories, (4) testing validity and reliability, and (5) transferring data to pc. In the light of the gathered data, it was found out that the participants produced 60 valid metaphors on the concept of Syrian asylum seekers/refugees. At the end of the research, 8 conceptual Uzun, Z., & Özcan, E. (2017) Journal of Human Sciences, 14(3), 2925-2948. doi:10.14687/jhs.v14i3.4829 2926 categories such as blame/stigmatization, homelessness and being in need, being instructive, solidarity, having no homeland (belonging nowhere), confrontation with reality, struggle and questioning. These categories were assessed by associating the participants with whether they took a course on being an asylum seeker and refugee or not. According to the results of the research, it was found out that for the "blame/stigmatization" and "having no homeland (belonging nowhere)" categories, taking no course was effective, while for the "confrontation with reality" category taking a course was more decisive in the production of metaphors.. Sosyoloji lisans öğrencilerinin Suriyeli sığınmacı ve mülteciler hakkındaki metaforik algıları.

Metaphorical Perception of School Counsellors Regarding Migration from Syria

“…Also, "this dark day will become a light one day" metaphor was seen (0.98%). In other study conducted by Uzun & Özcan (2017) on metaphorical perceptions of Sociology undergraduate SOSuTP, it was seen that resistance and happiness metaphors were used under "struggle" (15.07%) category. Some of the students' opinions were as follows: "Syrian refugees/immigrants are like happiness; because regardless of what happens they are after happiness and dreams.…”

“…"They escaped from war without fighting back" comment were condemned by Syrians. Uzun and Özcan (2017) stated that in blaming/branding (18.07%) category, "Syrian refugees are like cowards because they lost their sense of nation", "Syrian refugees are like guests, because we cannot be equal with guests. "We worked for our country, but they are taking everything readily prepared for them" were stated.…”

“…This is a good humanitarian act." (Uzun & Özcan, 2017). "Migration from Syria is like an exam due to God's mercy (78M2)" and "Migration from Syria is like opportunity, because this strengthened our way of communication and other aspects" were expressed in hope and opportunity category (Kara, Yiğit & Ağırman, 2016).…”

Türk Öğrencilerin Sığınmacı Kavramına Yönelik Algılarının Metaforlar Yoluyla İncelenmesi

“…Öğretmenlerin Mülteci ve Suriyeli öğrencilere yönelik algılarının belirlendiği çalışmalara örnek olarak (Aykırı, 2017;Demirtaş & Mentiş Taş, 2019;Keskin, vd., 2019;Çetin, 2021;Özdoğru, vd., 2021;Sağlam & İlksen Kanbur, 2017;İlksen Kanbur, 2017;Yurdakul & Tok, 2018;Köse, vd., 2019;Tezcan, 2019;Dolapcı, 2019;Kardeş & Akman, 2018) gösterilebilir. Öğretmen adayları ve öğrencilerin Mülteci ve Suriyeli öğrencilere yönelik algılarının belirlendiği çalışmalara örnek olarak ise (Kara, vd., 2016;Sarıtaş, vd., 2016;Durmuş & Baş, 2016;Uzun & Özcan, 2017;Yelpaze & Güler, 2018;Taze & Aktın, 2018;Torun & Demirtaş, 2018;Eminoğlu & Eminoğlu, 2020;Burak & Amaç, 2021) çalışmaları örnek olarak gösterilebilir. Bu çalışmaların; öğretmenler, öğretmen adayları, üniversite öğrencileri ve toplumun farklı kesimlerinden insanların sığınmacı öğrencilere yönelik algı, tutum ve görüşlerinin belirlenmesine yönelik gerçekleştirildiği görülmektedir.…”

“…Metafor, bir kavram veya durumu sembolik olarak başka bir durum veya kavramla ifade etme biçimi olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Birçok farklı disiplinde metaforla ilgili çalışmaların yapıldığı görülmektedir (Uzun & Özcan, 2017;Durmuş & Baş, 2017;Demirtaş & Mentiş, 2019;Tezcan, 2019). Bu araştırma, Türk öğrencilerin "Sığınmacı" kavramına ilişkin algılarını hangi metaforlarla ifade ettiğinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.…”