| Titre |
Social Construct of Precariousness among the Refugees in the General Hospice of Geneva |
| Auteurs |
TOGBE Codjo Timothée [1],
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| Journal: |
International Journal of Research in Sociology and Anthropology (IJRSA) |
| Catégorie Journal: |
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| Impact factor: |
0 |
| Volume Journal: |
3 |
| DOI: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-8677.0303005 |
| Resume |
The Refugees’ living conditions in Europe is triggering nowadays various scientific perspectives and
analyses. This article which follows a sociological perspective analyzes some social determinants which
structure the precariousness among Refugees in Geneva. Investigations have been carried out along the line of
qualitative research method paradigm. Thus, the life story, the semi-structured interview and direct observation
using tools such as the interview guide and observation grid have been used in the process. Following the
purposeful systematic sampling technique along with the diversification of research areas, 10 actors were
approached. The collected data have been processed through content analysis and data triangulation. The
theories used are those of the social gradient, misery induced by position, and resilience. It can be inferred from
the findings that the legal status of refugees - the type of residence permit and the status of "People without
papers" – significantly contributes to the social construct of their precariousness. All the same, a close
examination shows the uncertainties related to any successful professional socialization once back in the
country of origin, and the fear of being stigmatized as the symbol of patent failure. Those realities coerce the
refugees prefer the misery imposed by their living conditions rather than returning home. By way of conclusion,
they think it is useless returning home as long as one has not succeeded. |
| Mots clés |
Social Construct of Precariousness, Legal Status, Acceptance of Precariousness, Geneva. |
| Pages |
44 - 52 |
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