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Facing changes and making choices: unintended Turkish immigrant settlement in Australia
International Migration (Geneva, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This study examines Turkish migration to Australia, focusing on immigrants' experiences in Melbourne and their integration into workplaces and lives. It analyzes Turkish settlement within the broader context of global migration patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
- Australian Studies
Background:
- Turkish migration to Australia represents a significant demographic shift.
- Understanding immigrant settlement is crucial for social integration policies.
- The global context of international migration influences national settlement patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Turkish migration and settlement in Australia at micro and macro levels.
- To explore the immigrant viewpoint on settlement in Melbourne.
- To examine the influence of settlement on Turkish migrants' lives and workplaces over time.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of Turkish migration and settlement.
- Micro-level examination of immigrants' experiences in Melbourne.
- Macro-level analysis within the global context of international migration.
Main Results:
- Settlement in Melbourne significantly influenced the lives and workplaces of Turkish migrants.
- The study provides insights into the lived experiences of Turkish immigrants in Australia.
- Turkish migration patterns are contextualized within broader international migration trends.
Conclusions:
- Turkish migration to Australia is a complex phenomenon influenced by both individual experiences and global forces.
- Understanding immigrant settlement requires a multi-level analytical approach.
- The Melbourne Turkish Migration (MTM) study offers valuable data on Turkish immigrant experiences from 1987-1990.