The role of media in the integration process of the parallel society (Germany in a special survey)

The Turks, whom already been over half a century in Germany, reached to fourth generation, which initially classified as "guest workers" then to "immigrants" however finally upgraded to "European Turks". Although this upgrade doesn't stop them being seen as outsiders/foreigners (Ausländer) in Germany and "Almanci" back in Turkey. The parents are worried for their kids and the younger generation losing their national identity and culture therefore try real hard to preserve what they have in terms of being Turkish which in return cause the integration and adaptation problem to Germany and German culture and life even though there is an ongoing debater between the related parties over what is exactly integration and adaptation. There are variable means to lead the German Turks towards the adaptation in a good or bad ways, and the main source is the media, which is followed carefully by the Turks in Germany. The media sources is well known for their teaching, leading, informing and entertaining influences on people however the level of media influence over Turkish integration in Germany is unknown and creates curiosity. This paper with using the help of surveys, will evaluate the integrity and identity of Turks who live in Germany. This paper will also study the frequency of European Turks keeping up to date by following the nationwide communication sources and how this influences the adaptation of Turks in Germany. In conclusion, the study puts forward that the European Turks preserve their national identity and also very keen in following the media. However the media sources fail to lead the Turks towards the integration and adaptation. Key words: Parallel Society, Ghetto, Integration, Ethnic Media, European Turks