Accessibility navigation


Trapped in precarious work: the case of Syrian refugee workers in Turkey

Palalar Alkan, D., Kamasak, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8768-3569, Sayin, E. and Vassilopoulou, J. (2024) Trapped in precarious work: the case of Syrian refugee workers in Turkey. In: Meliou, E., Vassilopoulou, J. and Ozbilgin, M. F. (eds.) Diversity and Precarious Work During Socio-Economic Upheaval. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 183-212. ISBN 9781108832113

[img]
Preview
Text - Accepted Version
· Please see our End User Agreement before downloading.

454kB

It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing.

Official URL: http://www.cambridge.org/9781108832113

Abstract/Summary

Precarious working conditions have been a significant global challenge across many countries, and the impact of precarious employment conditions, particularly on low-income refugees, has led to dramatic experiences. Drawing on a qualitative study, this chapter investigates the precarity experiences of Syrian refugees in Turkey. Our exploration which highlights the vulnerable nature of refugees in the work environment also reveals the unwelcoming treatments they face in social life. Our multilevel analyses represent macro-, meso-, and micro-level findings. The macro-level findings point to a lack of migration policy, insufficient level of employment laws and labour unionisation that worsen the precarious conditions. At the meso-level analysis, we found inadequate organisational level interventions by firms such as unethical treatment, intimidation for noticing police and wage theft. Finally, the micro-level results focused on social exclusion. The study contributes to debates on insecurity, inequality, diversity and human rights in migration studies.

Item Type:Book or Report Section
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
ID Code:116831
Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

University Staff: Request a correction | Centaur Editors: Update this record

Page navigation