The Social Coherence Process of Immigrants in the Digital Age: The Power of New Media and the Deepening of Inequalities

Barış Çağırkan

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The Social Coherence Process of Immigrants in the Digital Age: The Power of New Media and the Deepening of Inequalities

Authors:

Barış Çağırkan

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Göç Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 4, pp.450-464

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336090

pISSN:

1304-4796

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Abstract:

 Today, digitalisation plays an important role in immigrants language learning, labour market adaptation, and social network expansion processes. Language learning applications and online education platforms allow immigrants to interact with the host society more quickly and effectively, which affects the social coherence process. However, inequalities in access to digital technologies can make the social coherence process more difficult for immigrant groups. The increasing digital divide as a result of inequalities can prevent immigrants from participating in the labour market and accessing educational opportunities. In addition, biasedmanipulative news and hate speech that spread rapidly through new media tools can lead to marginalisation and exclusion of immigrants from society. This study examined the role of new media tools in the social coherence process of immigrant groups. The study emphasises that the negative situation created by digital inequalities and the need to manage new media use responsibly. The strategic development of digital policies and the design and use of new media tools to accelerate immigrantssocial coherence processes can contribute to a more effective and sustainable social coherence process.

 Today, digitalisation plays an important role in immigrants language learning, labour market adaptation, and social network expansion processes. Language learning applications and online education platforms allow immigrants to interact with the host society more quickly and effectively, which affects the social coherence process. However, inequalities in access to digital technologies can make the social coherence process more difficult for immigrant groups. The increasing digital divide as a result of inequalities can prevent immigrants from participating in the labour market and accessing educational opportunities. In addition, biasedmanipulative news and hate speech that spread rapidly through new media tools can lead to marginalisation and exclusion of immigrants from society. This study examined the role of new media tools in the social coherence process of immigrant groups. The study emphasises that the negative situation created by digital inequalities and the need to manage new media use responsibly. The strategic development of digital policies and the design and use of new media tools to accelerate immigrantssocial coherence processes can contribute to a more effective and sustainable social coherence process.

 Today, digitalisation plays an important role in immigrants language learning, labour market adaptation, and social network expansion processes. Language learning applications and online education platforms allow immigrants to interact with the host society more quickly and effectively, which affects the social coherence process. However, inequalities in access to digital technologies can make the social coherence process more difficult for immigrant groups. The increasing digital divide as a result of inequalities can prevent immigrants from participating in the labour market and accessing educational opportunities. In addition, biasedmanipulative news and hate speech that spread rapidly through new media tools can lead to marginalisation and exclusion of immigrants from society. This study examined the role of new media tools in the social coherence process of immigrant groups. The study emphasises that the negative situation created by digital inequalities and the need to manage new media use responsibly. The strategic development of digital policies and the design and use of new media tools to accelerate immigrantssocial coherence processes can contribute to a more effective and sustainable social coherence process.

 Günümüzde dijitalleşme, göçmenlerin dil öğrenme, iş gücü piyasasına uyum ve sosyal ağlarını genişletme süreçlerinde önemli rol oynamaktadır. Dil öğrenme uygulamaları ve çevrimiçi eğitim platformları, göçmenlerin ev sahibi toplumla daha hızlı ve etkili bir etkileşim kurmasına olanak tanımakta ve bu durum sosyal uyum sürecini etkilemektedir. Ancak, dijital teknolojilere erişimde yaşanan eşitsizlikler, göçmen gruplar için sosyal uyum sürecini zorlaştırabilmektedir. Eşitsizlikler sonucunda artan dijital uçurum, göçmenlerin iş gücü piyasasına katılımı ve eğitim olanaklarına erişimini engelleyebilmektedir. Ayrıca, yeni medya araçları ile hızla yayılan önyargılımanüpülatif haberler ve nefret söylemleri, göçmenlerin marjinalleşmesine ve toplumdan dışlanmasına yol açabilmektedir. Bu çalışma, yeni medya araçlarının göçmen grupların sosyal uyum sürecinde oynadığı rolü incelemektedir. Çalışmada, dijital eşitsizliklerin yarattığı olumsuz durum ve yeni medya kullanımının sorumlu bir şekilde yönetilmesi gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır. Dijital politikaların stratejik bir şekilde geliştirilmesi ve yeni medya araçlarının göçmenlerin sosyal uyum süreçlerini hızlandıracak biçimde tasarlanarak kullanılması, sosyal uyum sürecinin daha etkili ve sürdürülebilir bir şekilde gerçekleşmesine katkı sağlayabilir.

Article Details

The Social Coherence Process of Immigrants in the Digital Age: The Power of New Media and the Deepening of Inequalities

Authors:

Barış Çağırkan

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Göç Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 4, pp.450-464

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336090

pISSN:

1304-4796

Migration

New Media

Social Cohesion

DigitalisationGöçmen

Yeni Medya

Sosyal Uyum

Dijitalleşme

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Article Details

Authors: Barış Çağırkan

Publisher: Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics: Göç Sosyolojisi

Journal: Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 4, pp.450-464

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336090

pISSN: 1304-4796

Issues

Authors:

Barış Çağırkan

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Göç Sosyolojisi

Journal:

Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 4, pp.450-464

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336090

pISSN:

1304-4796