The perception of ethnic boundaries and destigmatization strategies in the context of education

This study focuses on the perception of ethnic boundaries and coping strategies of ordinary individuals of disadvantaged ethnic group members. More specifically, the study aims first to categorize the narratives of perceived stigma and discrimination concerning ethnic affiliation, and second, document how ethnic group members deal with them. It studies these phenomena in the educational context due to its critical importance for identity formation and future career pathways. For the study, the fieldwork includes twenty-nine semi-structured in-depth interviews in Bayraklı and Menemen districts of Izmir. The data collected were subjected to qualitative content analysis.