The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropri... more The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropriate time to look with fresh eyes at the Islamic point of view on woman in general. This paper sets out to explore the Muslim women in the European Union. Topic analyses historical way that Muslim woman past, the formation and development of Muslim women in the European Union, immigration, legal status, issues of concern contemporary Muslim Woman, the differences and similarities of problem they face in European Union member states and other Muslim countries. It also attempts to clarify the opportunities and challenges the Muslim women of the EU face.
In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led t... more In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led to a migration crisis. The main goal of the paper is to analyze the socio-economic impact of the migration flows to Europe and its political consequences. The paper has found that the migration has a negative influence over the European socio-economic environment
In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led t... more In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led to a migration crisis. The main goal of the paper is to analyze the socio-economic impact of the migration flows to Europe and its political consequences. The paper has found that the migration has a negative influence over the European socio-economic environment.
Tbilisi: Institute for European Studies, Faculty of Humanities, 2010
The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropri... more The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropriate time to look with fresh eyes at the Islamic point of view on woman in general. This paper sets out to explore the Muslim women in the European Union. Topic analyses historical way that Muslim woman past, the formation and development of Muslim women in the European Union, immigration, legal status, issues of concern contemporary Muslim Woman, the differences and similarities of problem they face in European Union member states and other Muslim countries. It also attempts to clarify the opportunities and challenges the Muslim women of the EU face.
SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF ETHNIC AZERBAIJANI WOMEN IN GEORGIA, 2022
Abstract
The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For... more Abstract The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For Georgia, an ethnically diverse country that sees integration into the Euro-Atlantic space as its primary political priority and follows the EU association agreement, it is crucial to protect the human rights and gender equality of minorities. From this point, a study of minority groups who are at the intersection of different identity and a group affiliation defining factors – ethnicity, religion and gender – is particularly important. This paper focuses on the social integration of Georgian Azerbaijani women, representatives of the country’s largest ethnic minority group, who are compactly settled mainly in Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, and Gardabani municipalities of the Kvemo-Kartli region. Using data from secondary sources, this paper considers participation, knowledge of the state language, social networks, and intermarriage – the widely used dimensions of integration of minorities in a society – and finds that the integration level of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgian society is low. The endogenous and exogenous factors responsible for the low integration are discussed. The paper concludes that the social integration is a two-way process and requires mutual efforts both by the majority society and the group under study.
Minority Gender and Ethnicity in Georgia’s European Integration Way: Socio-Political Participation of Ethnic Azerbaijani Women in Georgia, 2023
This study adds to the academic debate by providing insights and deeper knowledge of the intersec... more This study adds to the academic debate by providing insights and deeper knowledge of the intersections of minority ethnicity and gender in the context of Georgia's European integration. In the case of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia, the dissertation studies" How is minority gender and ethnicity dealt with in Georgia and how is it related to its EU integration?" The study aims: a) to analyse minority gender and ethnicity in the context of EU-Georgia relations; b) to determine reasons for the low level of political participation of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia; c) to identify factors affecting the social integration of the group under study; d) to identify factors affecting the attitudes towards the EU integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia. Intersectionality is applied as a theoretical framework for understanding how gender, ethnicity, and religion are combined to form barriers for the group being studied. The study uses a combination of secondary literature analysis and quantitative research methods. In order to achieve the main objectives of the dissertation, first, the social integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women was deductively analysed using relevant literature. Then, a quantitative research method was used to measure political participation, specifically voter turnout among ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia, using a logistic regression model. Finally, structural equation modelling was used to investigate the EU awareness of Azerbaijani women in Georgia. The findings of the study show that state language fluency and education have significant impacts on socio-political participation and the integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women in …
Active engagement by all citizens, irrespective of gender, religion, and ethnicity, in the social... more Active engagement by all citizens, irrespective of gender, religion, and ethnicity, in the social and political life of a country is vital for a healthy democracy and sustainable governance. People s participation in the selection of leaders and the determination of public policy through voting in competitive elections is an essential component of democracy. Participation in conventional ways, such as voting, enhances people s sense of having a stake in the system, encourages them to become more knowledgeable about politics, and enables individuals to channel their demands to the political system in legal and peaceful ways. Hopefully this will lead to political legitimacy, stable political institutions, effective public policy, and ultimately the betterment of society. These issues may be particularly important with respect to ethnic minorities who are more likely to feel discriminated against, become alienated from electoral politics, and become more motivated to engage in political violence (Just, 2017).
The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropri... more The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropriate time to look with fresh eyes at the Islamic point of view on woman in general. This paper sets out to explore the Muslim women in the European Union. Topic analyses historical way that Muslim woman past, the formation and development of Muslim women in the European Union, immigration, legal status, issues of concern contemporary Muslim Woman, the differences and similarities of problem they face in European Union member states and other Muslim countries. It also attempts to clarify the opportunities and challenges the Muslim women of the EU face.
In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led t... more In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led to a migration crisis. The main goal of the paper is to analyze the socio-economic impact of the migration flows to Europe and its political consequences. The paper has found that the migration has a negative influence over the European socio-economic environment
In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led t... more In 2015, a dramatic increase in migrant flows to Europe from the Middle East and Africa has led to a migration crisis. The main goal of the paper is to analyze the socio-economic impact of the migration flows to Europe and its political consequences. The paper has found that the migration has a negative influence over the European socio-economic environment.
Tbilisi: Institute for European Studies, Faculty of Humanities, 2010
The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropri... more The present time of widespread rethinking of the role and rights of women is perhaps the appropriate time to look with fresh eyes at the Islamic point of view on woman in general. This paper sets out to explore the Muslim women in the European Union. Topic analyses historical way that Muslim woman past, the formation and development of Muslim women in the European Union, immigration, legal status, issues of concern contemporary Muslim Woman, the differences and similarities of problem they face in European Union member states and other Muslim countries. It also attempts to clarify the opportunities and challenges the Muslim women of the EU face.
SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF ETHNIC AZERBAIJANI WOMEN IN GEORGIA, 2022
Abstract
The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For... more Abstract The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For Georgia, an ethnically diverse country that sees integration into the Euro-Atlantic space as its primary political priority and follows the EU association agreement, it is crucial to protect the human rights and gender equality of minorities. From this point, a study of minority groups who are at the intersection of different identity and a group affiliation defining factors – ethnicity, religion and gender – is particularly important. This paper focuses on the social integration of Georgian Azerbaijani women, representatives of the country’s largest ethnic minority group, who are compactly settled mainly in Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, and Gardabani municipalities of the Kvemo-Kartli region. Using data from secondary sources, this paper considers participation, knowledge of the state language, social networks, and intermarriage – the widely used dimensions of integration of minorities in a society – and finds that the integration level of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgian society is low. The endogenous and exogenous factors responsible for the low integration are discussed. The paper concludes that the social integration is a two-way process and requires mutual efforts both by the majority society and the group under study.
Minority Gender and Ethnicity in Georgia’s European Integration Way: Socio-Political Participation of Ethnic Azerbaijani Women in Georgia, 2023
This study adds to the academic debate by providing insights and deeper knowledge of the intersec... more This study adds to the academic debate by providing insights and deeper knowledge of the intersections of minority ethnicity and gender in the context of Georgia's European integration. In the case of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia, the dissertation studies" How is minority gender and ethnicity dealt with in Georgia and how is it related to its EU integration?" The study aims: a) to analyse minority gender and ethnicity in the context of EU-Georgia relations; b) to determine reasons for the low level of political participation of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia; c) to identify factors affecting the social integration of the group under study; d) to identify factors affecting the attitudes towards the EU integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia. Intersectionality is applied as a theoretical framework for understanding how gender, ethnicity, and religion are combined to form barriers for the group being studied. The study uses a combination of secondary literature analysis and quantitative research methods. In order to achieve the main objectives of the dissertation, first, the social integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women was deductively analysed using relevant literature. Then, a quantitative research method was used to measure political participation, specifically voter turnout among ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgia, using a logistic regression model. Finally, structural equation modelling was used to investigate the EU awareness of Azerbaijani women in Georgia. The findings of the study show that state language fluency and education have significant impacts on socio-political participation and the integration of ethnic Azerbaijani women in …
Active engagement by all citizens, irrespective of gender, religion, and ethnicity, in the social... more Active engagement by all citizens, irrespective of gender, religion, and ethnicity, in the social and political life of a country is vital for a healthy democracy and sustainable governance. People s participation in the selection of leaders and the determination of public policy through voting in competitive elections is an essential component of democracy. Participation in conventional ways, such as voting, enhances people s sense of having a stake in the system, encourages them to become more knowledgeable about politics, and enables individuals to channel their demands to the political system in legal and peaceful ways. Hopefully this will lead to political legitimacy, stable political institutions, effective public policy, and ultimately the betterment of society. These issues may be particularly important with respect to ethnic minorities who are more likely to feel discriminated against, become alienated from electoral politics, and become more motivated to engage in political violence (Just, 2017).
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The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For Georgia, an ethnically diverse country that sees integration into the Euro-Atlantic space as its primary political priority and follows the EU association agreement, it is crucial to protect the human rights and gender equality of minorities. From this point, a study of minority groups who are at the intersection of different identity and a group affiliation defining factors – ethnicity, religion and gender – is particularly important. This paper focuses on the social integration of Georgian Azerbaijani women, representatives of the country’s largest ethnic minority group, who are compactly settled mainly in Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, and Gardabani municipalities of the Kvemo-Kartli region. Using data from secondary sources, this paper considers participation, knowledge of the state language, social networks, and intermarriage – the widely used dimensions of integration of minorities in a society – and finds that the integration level of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgian society is low. The endogenous and exogenous factors responsible for the low integration are discussed. The paper concludes that the social integration is a two-way process and requires mutual efforts both by the majority society and the group under study.
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Participation in conventional ways, such as voting, enhances people s sense of having a stake in the system, encourages them to become more knowledgeable about politics, and enables individuals to channel their demands to the political system in legal and peaceful ways. Hopefully this will lead to political legitimacy, stable political institutions, effective public policy, and ultimately the betterment of society. These issues may be particularly important with respect to ethnic minorities who are more likely to feel discriminated against, become alienated from electoral politics, and become more motivated to engage in political violence (Just, 2017).
The social integration of ethnic minorities is essential for every democratic state. For Georgia, an ethnically diverse country that sees integration into the Euro-Atlantic space as its primary political priority and follows the EU association agreement, it is crucial to protect the human rights and gender equality of minorities. From this point, a study of minority groups who are at the intersection of different identity and a group affiliation defining factors – ethnicity, religion and gender – is particularly important. This paper focuses on the social integration of Georgian Azerbaijani women, representatives of the country’s largest ethnic minority group, who are compactly settled mainly in Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, and Gardabani municipalities of the Kvemo-Kartli region. Using data from secondary sources, this paper considers participation, knowledge of the state language, social networks, and intermarriage – the widely used dimensions of integration of minorities in a society – and finds that the integration level of ethnic Azerbaijani women in Georgian society is low. The endogenous and exogenous factors responsible for the low integration are discussed. The paper concludes that the social integration is a two-way process and requires mutual efforts both by the majority society and the group under study.
Participation in conventional ways, such as voting, enhances people s sense of having a stake in the system, encourages them to become more knowledgeable about politics, and enables individuals to channel their demands to the political system in legal and peaceful ways. Hopefully this will lead to political legitimacy, stable political institutions, effective public policy, and ultimately the betterment of society. These issues may be particularly important with respect to ethnic minorities who are more likely to feel discriminated against, become alienated from electoral politics, and become more motivated to engage in political violence (Just, 2017).