Migration & Ethnic Diversity
Which ethnic group is the largest minority in Turkey?
Kurds
What type of research approach is most commonly used to study ethnic inequality in education?
Quantitative research methods
What challenges might refugee children face when starting school?
Language barriers, cultural differences, and trauma from their experiences.
What two poles does Turkish nationalism swing between?
Secular and religious
True or False: The role of ethnicity is openly discussed in all areas of education research.
Name two ethnic or religious minorities living in Turkey
Alevis, Armenians, Arabs, Syriac Christians, Jews
Which minority group in Turkey faces significant challenges in the educational system?
Kurdish
How could having only one language in school affect students who speak other languages?
It marginalizes their linguistic identity and limits inclusion
How does nationalism influence the way ethnic inequalities are addressed in education?
It masks them under the idea of national unity
Why is ethnic inequality often ignored or silenced in academic discourse in Turkey?
Fear of political backlash; taboo topic
What recent migration wave changed the demographic landscape in Turkey?
The arrival of Syrian refugees
What makes it hard to do full research on ethnic inequalities?
Ethnic identity is a sensitive and often hidden issue.
What can schools do to include students from different cultures?
Culturally responsive or inclusive education
Name a concrete example of how nationalist ideology affects school content.
Curriculum focuses on Turkish identity, history, and language only
What should researchers focus on to understand diversity in Turkish schools better?
Broaden the perspective to include migration, ethnicity, religion, and culturally sensitive methods