Migration, Gender and Health (DAAD)

DAAD project of Marmara University Istanbul, Turkey and the University of Kassel

Migration movements between Germany and Turkey have changed significantly since the recruitment of so-called 'guest workers' more than 50 years ago. In view of this dynamic, social science migration research is developing new approaches alongside the classic, economically oriented migration theories: under keywords such as intersectionality and transnationality, other characteristics of cultural diversity of people with and without a migration background are now being taken into account alongside cultural, religious and ethnic affiliation, such as the socio-economic situation, gender and health. Migration research in Turkey deals, among other things, with internal migration, but also with Turkey's increasing importance as a country of immigration. Against the background of Turkey's special geopolitical situation, the socio-political changes in the surrounding countries and the EU accession negotiations, a university exchange on the subject of migration is extremely interesting for both participating universities. The project aims to establish and intensify academic dialog in the field of migration and gender studies. In addition, guest lectureships and joint work on the topic of "migration, gender and health" in teaching will strengthen curriculum development and the exchange of teaching and learning methods, ultimately contributing to the internationalization of teaching. It will also increase international mobility and thus the qualifications of (junior) academics, especially women, and contribute to the professional and intercultural qualification of students. The project is divided into four consecutive modules such as block seminars for students and (junior) academics, short lectureships, network meetings of academics and junior academics
and symposia with non-university stakeholders, which take place both in Germany and Turkey. In the long term, it should help to ensure that social realities are reflected in teaching, professional exchange and research not only thematically, but also in the form of equal and appreciative cooperation.