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Journal of Migration and Settlement Studies 2025, Vol. 3(2) 165-179
The Labor Market Integration Process and Experiences of Accessing Social Services of Turkish Women Who Migrated to Belgium Through Marriage
pp. 165 - 179 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/jomiss.2025.1374.5
Publish Date: December 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
There is little data available on female migrants who have come to Belgium from Turkey to get married, and this migrant group constitutes the most vulnerable community within the Turkish community in Belgium. In this context, among the problems experienced by women who migrated from Turkey to Belgium, not knowing the language presents various problems in accessing the labor market. However, the social services provided by civil society organizations not only help these women become stronger and more confident but also contribute significantly to their access to the labor market and language learning opportunities. This study aims to examine the labor market integration processes and experiences of accessing social services among Turkish women who have migrated to Belgium from Turkey for marriage. The study group consisted of 23 participants, including 20 immigrant women aged 40-70 who were married and had moved to Brussels, Belgium, from Turkey, and three social workers employed by non-governmental organizations. This study used field research and interview techniques. The research revealed the problems faced by migrant women in the process of integrating into the labor market and how they managed these problems. Civil society organizations also play an important role in this regard.
Keywords: Belgium, marriage migration, migrant women, labor force, social services.
APA 7th edition
TARCIN, G. (2025). The Labor Market Integration Process and Experiences of Accessing Social Services of Turkish Women Who Migrated to Belgium Through Marriage. Journal of Migration and Settlement Studies, 3(2), 165-179. https://doi.org/10.29329/jomiss.2025.1374.5
Harvard
TARCIN, G. (2025). The Labor Market Integration Process and Experiences of Accessing Social Services of Turkish Women Who Migrated to Belgium Through Marriage. Journal of Migration and Settlement Studies, 3(2), pp. 165-179.
Chicago 16th edition
TARCIN, Gulsum (2025). "The Labor Market Integration Process and Experiences of Accessing Social Services of Turkish Women Who Migrated to Belgium Through Marriage". Journal of Migration and Settlement Studies 3 (2):165-179. https://doi.org/10.29329/jomiss.2025.1374.5
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