Social Issues Of Syrian Refugees

In the final draft I will expand on each of the issues, by looking into more specific examples of both what different European countries are doing policy wise, as well as what the sentiment is among the refugees in the different areas of Europe. To fully be able to understand the conditions the refugees are facing I will be using other scholars ethnography work; One of those works being Katerina Rozakou’s piece regarding the management of refugees in Greece. As a result of that knowledge I will be able to come to an accurate conclusion as to what course of action should be taken in Europe as a whole, to deal with this ongoing

This sociological analysis will define the theory of social conflict to define the underlying racial, social, and cultural tension of the current Syrian refugee crisis in Canada. The current Syrian immigrant crisis in Canada defines some of the major problems of established racial “norms”, European “values”, and “resources”, such as job opportunities, that inhibit the integration of these people into Canadian society. Angus Reid’s (2016)) provides a current context in which the traditional view of ethnic and racial tolerance in Canada is challenged by a polls done on the subject. These three sociological concepts define the social conflict that is occurring in Canada due to the arrival of Syrian refugees. This CBC news story defines the underlying

The refugee crisis is a hotly debated and controversial topic all over the globe relevant to today. The rising number of refugees arriving in the European Union has significantly increased throughout the past few years. The controversy comes from not the refugees themselves, but from where they are emigrating from. Coming from extremely hostile and dangerous countries operated by the Islamic State militants, there is a sense of hysteria from the opposing side saying that there are risks that need to be factored in when accepting such a large amount of people from places where there are high concentrations of terrorism into their home countries. On the other side of the argument, the advocates for refugees are proclaiming that as humans we have moral obligations to give the quintessential helping hand to humans whenever one is in need, regardless of their situation or circumstances. Through social activism these proponents are seeking to

Accepting refugees in Europe has become a highly controversial problem in the past few months. Without a doubt, a large number of lives could be saved due to this ethical action; however, there has been a significant rise in protesting refugees. We should consider carefully the advantages and disadvantages of such a substantial

Many refugees are seeking a safe haven in Western Europe, and even in neighbouring countries. Places such as: Turkey, Jordon, Lebanon and Iraq are only a few to name. This may be the worst refugee crisis since World War II with about 85% of resettlement spots are pledged by Germany. It has become a matter of neglect towards human beings rather than a fight for freedom rights. People prefer security over those freedom rights and rebels are continuing at the risk of

Imagine your house and your life burning, and your family all running in sheer, blind panic. You need to escape, to find shelter; yet when you do eventually toll hard and long to find salvation, they turn you away. This is what it feels like to be a Syrian Refugee. Right now, the Syrian Refugee Crisis is a global phenomena that continues to affect the lives of an enormous number of people. This comes at a time when immigration from country to country is a very controversial topic, and solutions need to be found in order to help the Syrian people. Despite a growing need for immigration reform, Syrian refugees, Muslims particularly, are being denied rights by many European countries, (like the Netherlands, Hungary, and Turkey); their rights to

In ‘Refugees Who Could Be Us’ Nicholas Kristof (2015) is an article published in the New York Times that discusses the deficiency of leading world countries in response the on-going Refugee influx that Europe is facing. First, the author explains the ineffective strategies carried out by world leaders in order to stop the on-going Syrian war and stresses on the lack of attention given to the Syrian War. Second, he demonstrates the Xenophobia that is common in European and Arabic citizens has made the stigmatization of refugees easier; consequently, many of the refugees were not accepted into Europe and their trips to safety became much harder. Third, Kristof argues that the most reasonable solution would be to create a safe-zone back in Refugees’

This essay will critically evaluate a number of articles on the refugee/ migrant crisis, demonstrating why the The Guardian article by an anonymous Syrian refugee was the most compelling and convincing argument. Before I begin this essay I would like to first elucidate the crisis specifically in Europe. It has been estimated that 650,000 migrants have arrived by sea this year so far, according to the International Organisation of Migration. Out of each 20 asylum applicants in the EU-27, 5 were minors, 11 were young adults aged between 18 and 34 and the remaining 4 persons were aged 35 and older.

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The refugee crisis has been one of the most heavily debated issues of the present times. While supporters view the crisis as a humanitarian issue, there are many others who consider it to be more economic and political in nature. The article chosen for analysis describes the response of different countries in the European Union to the migrant crisis (Smale, 2016). It also presents varying and often conflicting views of members of countries as to what may be a solution to this situation on hand. It demonstrates how the situation has led to widespread disagreement between the EU members, while emphasizing that the outcome of this dispute is one that would have wide reaching repercussions not only for the refugees, but also for the countries that have made the decision whether or not to help the refugees.

This issue was chosen due to its scope. The Syrian refugee crisis is among a list of issues that will not only shape the world in 2016 but also dominate news outlets in upcoming years. Because of the despairing situation, many governments are struggling to find ways to handle the rush of individuals seeking asylum, for the fact that it seems the crisis is worsening. In addition, the media coverage on the topic sparked my interest and led me to research information because I had no idea what was occurring and the detriment of the issue.

In many cases, multiple families are crammed into the same, often one-roomed house. People who held jobs, and often led successful lives now live off of handouts, or by working odd jobs. Many children have been out of school for over two years, and there is no opportunity to begin school in their host country. Last year, over 40% of elementary children dropped out of school due to the civil war and resulting displacement. With no job and no opportunity of education for their children, there is little hope for those who have fled Syria.

Since 2011, Syria has been engaged in a Civil War with protestors against the government and members of the extremist group ISIS, and approximately 7.6 million people have been displaced from their homes (usnews.com 2015). As the conflict destroys more homes and livelihoods each year, an increasing number of civilians have been forced to leave Syria and try to find safety elsewhere. Already a contentious issue, the Syrian refugee crisis has awakened tensions, both economic and social as debate erupts over what to do with the refugees.In response to the crisis, while some countries like Germany have pledged to help the refugees, (New Statesman 2015 1) only 2,340 have been admitted. Clearly, more needs to be done in order to help the refugees. Although there are economic and population concerns to be considered, the humanitarian conflict that faces the refugees and solutions already available are reason enough for Europe to increase the numbers of Syrian refugees allowed in.

The Syrian Refugee crisis began in 2011 and has continued to grow in numbers of refugees since that year. As of December 31rst, 2015, the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) has stated that there are 4 602 203 registered refugees. Since 2011, countries that the refugees have fled to include Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan, and Turkey has accepted the most refugees, 2 500 000. A total of 8 000 000 € has been spent on tending to the refugee’s presence in Turkey. The refugees continue to flee Syria to escape the horror’s of ISIS and the main reason that refugees are fleeing is due to the Syrian Civil War, the war that has sparked an estimated 6 000 000 refugees to flee and look for new homes in neighboring countries. The crisis is ongoing and the EU countries are showing to be greatly affected by the issue.

For some refugees, the journey to Europe began four years ago, when war broke out in Syria. They have spent months or years in crowded camps in Turkey, Jordan, or Lebanon, countries that have, together, taken in almost four million Syrians, putting stress on their political systems as well as on basic utilities. And yet the refugees’ presence seemed to strike Europeans as a sudden apparition, a late-summer storm. Harrowing images of a truck filled with bodies and of a toddler drowned on a Turkish beach were followed by scenes at Budapest’s central Keleti station, where thousands of refugees were kept from boarding trains to Western Europe. After many of them tried to head to Austria on foot, they were allowed for a time to proceed on buses and trains. On September 5th, they began arriving at Munich’s main station, where they were met by local volunteers bearing food, water, and, for the children, stuffed animals.