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September 10, 2025International MigrationOpen Access

Change and Continuity of Occupations Through Displacement: Evidence on Syrians in Istanbul, Gaziantep and Kilis

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Overview

Interviews reveal diverse employment among Syrian refugees in Turkey, indicating their agency and adaptation.

Key Points

  • Many refugees can utilize prior work experience to pursue new careers in Turkey, showing adaptability.
  • The study highlights 110 interviews revealing diverse occupational roles, including blue-collar and entrepreneurial.
  • This analysis emphasizes the importance of pre-displacement socio-economic context in shaping refugee employment.
  • Understanding refugees' agency is crucial for policy-making, as it reflects their experiences before displacement.

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Ching‐An Chang (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ad6a54b1d3bfb60e5c44https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.70070
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