Eiselt, Maria
The Impact of the Right-Wing Discourses on the Interactions of Syrian Muslim Refugees in Germany.
Master thesis, Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation.
Abstract
Discursive research that examined the social and political developments in the context of the refugee crisis in 2015 undeniably points to the rise of right-wing populism and growth of hostility towards Muslim refugees in certain groups of German society. However, there is no research, that I am aware of, that focuses on the consequences of right-wing discourses on the interactions of Syrian Muslim refugees. For this reason, this thesis examines the influence the right-wing populist discourse has on the relationships and communication between Syrian Muslim refugees and their social environment. Based on qualitative interviews, I am arguing that the right-wing discourses cause a demarcation within society between Syrian Muslim refugees and non-Muslim Germans, especially those who reject their presence in Germany. This demarcation is caused by symbolic boundaries and the othering process, which affects the relationship building and maintaining process of Syrian Muslim refugees. In this context, based on negative stereotypes promulgated by the right-wing discourse Muslim women are stigmatised and juxtaposed to non-Muslim women, which affects the interactions between them. Furthermore, the right-wing discourse affects the freedom to express their religiosity and origin, e.g. by wearing a headscarf or speaking Arabic, of Syrian Muslim refugees in Germany as they are jeopardized to be confronted with hostility. Additionally, based on the concept of deep equality, I argue that the boundaries created and reinforced by the right-wing discourse can be overcome by positive social interactions on the micro-level through meeting points such as educational institutions. Lastly, I argue that the right-wing discourse in general inhibits constructive dialogue between Syrian Muslim refugees and non-Muslim Germans, hence the integration and inclusion progress, based on its polarising nature.
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Thesis
(Master)
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| Supervisors (RUG): |
| Supervisor | E-mail | Tutor organization | Tutor email |
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| Martinez-Arino, J. | | Faculteit GGW, Vergelijkende Religiewetenschap | J.Martinez.Arino@rug.nl | | Berger, P. | | Faculteit GGW, Vergelijkende Religiewetenschap | P.Berger@rug.nl |
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| Degree programme: |
Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation |
| Academic year: |
2020-2021 |
| Date of delivery: |
16 Sep 2022 14:21 |
| Last modified: |
16 Sep 2022 14:21 |
| URI: |
https://rcs.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/681 |
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