Feminization of refugee: Intersectionality, solidarity, resistance

Ulaş Sunata, Selin Özsoy

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Abstract

This work aims to examine a possible change of feminist civil society pertaining to inclusivity with a particular interest in violence. It evaluates state-civil society relations, coping mechanisms with domestic violence and solidarity patterns with female refugees. It proposes a novel theoretical contribution, ‘feminization of refugee’ suggesting a positive shift in the empowerment of refugee women through bidirectional solidarity, intersectionality and resistance which consequently diversifies and invigorates the civil society itself. The findings suggest that the manifestation of a resistant civil society in Turkey inclined to withhold a strong feminist stance with a rights-based approach. The findings further manifest a growing need towards shelters in the pandemic experience which recalls capacity building requirements of civil society for refugee women against violence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)273-287
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Migration
Volume61
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023
Externally publishedYes

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