Degree Type

Honors Capstone Project

Capstone Advisor

Tod Rutherford

Capstone Major

Political Science

Capstone College

Arts and Science

Audio/Visual Component

no

Capstone Prize Winner

no

Won Capstone Funding

no

Honors Categories

Social Sciences

Subject Categories

International Relations | Political Science | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

The aim of this exploratory study is to examine factors, that account for the differential treatment of Syrian refugees in Germany, in the wake of the Syrian Refugee Crisis. The paper will discuss motives within the context of national citizenship laws, security issues, and public perception of asylum seekers. Since 2015, Germany has experienced a surge of refugees from Syria fleeing danger and persecution. The conflict has placed a strain on the German parliament to adapt national policies and develop integration programs, as well as preserve the fundamentals of German society. Along with distinct historical events, such as the Holocaust, national identity has been shaping the public’s perception towards migrants.

The paper will examine whether Germany is leaning towards a policy of multiculturalism or a post-migrant society with integration deficits. It will look at the steps Germany has taken to assist refugees with integration processes, as well as the degree to which Syrians have adjusted to German culture. To determine integration trends, a case study was conducted in Berlin, Germany, with a focus group of fifty-five participants. It is through a complex analysis of factors, that a larger picture of today’s integration issues can be constructed.

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