Speaking about a problem as the situation of the asylum seekers is complex for manifold reasons as it is bounded with many different aspects regarding our current society. It concerns the political situation of our world and includes social and economic problems in many countries. Related with these problems is the anonymous and sometimes wrong way the media present the asylum seekers.
In this work, we are supposed not to analyse all problems related with the rights of asylum seekers, but we are going to focus on the perception of these people that the danish society has.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. General problem description
3. Asylum seekers in Denmark – The current situation
3.1 Some statistical facts
3.2 The Asylum Centres
3.2.1 Reception Centre and Departure Centre – Sandholm and Avnstrup
3.2.2 Accommodation Centres
3.2.2 1. The Woman Centre
3.2.2.2 The special care centre – Kongelunden
3.2.2.3 The Centre for Unaccompanied Minors– Gribskorv
3.3 Application for Asylum
3.3.1 Before an application for asylum is processed
3.3.2 Processing an application for asylum
3.3.3 Three procedures
3.3.3.1 1st case
3.3.3.2 2nd case
3.3.3.3 3rd case
3.3.4 When an asylum seeker is rejected
3.3.5 When an asylum seeker is granted a residence permit
4. The first Problem
4.1 Why a communication problem
4.2 Our aim
4.3 How to reach this aim
5. Sub problem: Mental diseases because their life looses sense
5.1 How to change this problem
6. Sub problem: Asylum seekers are not able to create contact with the labour market
6.1 How to solve this problem
7. Current or previous projects
8. Methodology
8.1 Why a Dialogic Communication Campaign?
9. Social Marketing
9.1 The social marketing approach
10. Project Plan
11. CMM- approach
12. Photovoice method and Open Gallery
13. Net Activism: the Virtual Gallery.
14. Shedd Practical approach of CMM-theory
15. Weaknesses of the project
16. Strong points of the project
Research Objectives and Core Topics
The primary objective of this work is to address the social isolation and existential insecurity faced by asylum seekers in Denmark by implementing dialogic communication approaches. Instead of viewing asylum seekers as passive, anonymous entities, the project seeks to reframe public perception by fostering genuine dialogue between asylum seekers and the Danish citizenry, ultimately facilitating a sense of community and inclusion.
- Reframing the perception of asylum seekers through personal storytelling and shared artistic production.
- Applying participatory methodologies such as the Photovoice method and the Open Gallery to create platforms for direct interaction.
- Developing a digital communication strategy (Net Activism) to maintain ongoing dialogue and political engagement.
- Leveraging Social Marketing principles to organize the communication campaign and define social goals.
- Addressing specific sub-problems, including mental health issues due to lack of perspective and barriers to the labor market.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Introduction
Speaking about a problem as the situation of the asylum seekers is complex for manifold reasons as it is bounded with many different aspects regarding our current society. It concerns the political situation of our world and includes social and economic problems in many countries. Related with these problems is the anonymous and sometimes wrong way the media present the asylum seekers.
In this work, we are supposed not to analyse all problems related with the rights of asylum seekers, but we are going to focus on the perception of these people that the danish society has.
The behaviour of a society towards asylum seekers shows the society's real face. According to A. Sayad, a sociologist French-Algerian director of research of the CNRS at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) and assistent of Pierre Bourdieu, the immigration therefore has a mirror- function for the host society: “Habitually one speaks of a “mirror function” of the immigration, i.e. of the privileged occasion that it constitutes making evident what is latent in the constitution and in the functioning of the social order, unmasking what is masked, making evident what it tries to ignore and let in a state of “innocence” or social ignorance, bringing to light or enlarging (mirror's effect) what habitually is hidden in the social unconscious and must therefore stay in the shade, in a secret condition or not socially thought”1.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the complex social and political context surrounding asylum seekers and argues for a focus on how host societies perceive refugees.
2. General problem description: Identifies the existential and social challenges refugees face, particularly their lack of rights and sense of belonging.
3. Asylum seekers in Denmark – The current situation: Provides a comprehensive overview of the asylum system in Denmark, including statistical data, center typologies, and the formal application process.
4. The first Problem: Examines communication as a core issue, arguing that the "otherness" attributed to refugees is a barrier that can be addressed through re-framing.
5. Sub problem: Mental diseases because their life looses sense: Analyzes the psychological impact of indefinite waiting periods and lack of meaningful activity for asylum seekers.
6. Sub problem: Asylum seekers are not able to create contact with the labour market: Highlights the exclusion of refugees from the job market and the resulting lack of social contribution.
7. Current or previous projects: Reviews existing efforts and identifies a need for more authentic, dialogue-based initiatives.
8. Methodology: Details the rationale for using dialogic communication campaigns to move beyond traditional top-down information dissemination.
9. Social Marketing: Discusses the application of marketing mix variables to social causes for the purpose of influencing positive social change.
10. Project Plan: Proposes a multi-stage plan including workshops, an Open Gallery, and a Virtual Gallery to build ongoing dialogue.
11. CMM- approach: Explains the "Coordinated Management of Meaning" theory as the framework for facilitating productive social dialogue.
12. Photovoice method and Open Gallery: Describes the use of photography and art as tools for participants to define their own problems and perspectives.
13. Net Activism: the Virtual Gallery.: Explores the potential of internet-based platforms for sustained political and social interaction.
14. Shedd Practical approach of CMM-theory: Outlines the SHEDD model for structuring effective, dialogue-oriented community meetings.
15. Weaknesses of the project: Critically evaluates the potential limitations and risks associated with the proposed communication plan.
16. Strong points of the project: Summarizes the key advantages of integrating multiple dialogic and participatory approaches.
Keywords
Asylum seekers, Denmark, Dialogic communication, Social Marketing, Photovoice, CMM-theory, Social inclusion, Mental health, Labor market, Net Activism, Participatory methodology, Refugee perception, Community building, Coordinated Management of Meaning, Integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
This work explores how dialogic communication can be used to integrate asylum seekers into Danish society, shifting the focus from viewing them as "the other" to recognizing them as active participants in a shared community.
What are the primary themes discussed?
Key themes include the existential challenges of asylum seekers, the role of media in shaping public perception, the importance of participatory methodologies like Photovoice, and the necessity of shifting toward bottom-up communication strategies.
What is the project's ultimate goal?
The primary aim is to reframe the perception of asylum seekers and their problems, creating a concrete, personal "face" for the anonymous "other" to facilitate better social inclusion and political engagement.
What scientific methods does the work utilize?
The study employs a mix of qualitative and participatory research methodologies, including the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) theory, the Photovoice method, Social Marketing principles, and elements of Net Activism.
What is explored in the main part of the document?
The main sections evaluate the current situation of asylum seekers in Denmark, detail the communication problems identified, and present a practical three-phase project plan (Workshops, Open Gallery, Virtual Gallery) to foster dialogue.
Which keywords best characterize the research?
The research is best characterized by terms such as asylum seekers, dialogic communication, social inclusion, participatory methodology, and CMM-theory.
How does the project plan to involve asylum seekers?
The project actively involves asylum seekers by providing them with skills to document their own lives through photography and painting, and by inviting them to manage and moderate a Virtual Gallery to engage directly with the public.
What is the significance of the SHEDD model in this context?
The SHEDD model is utilized as a framework for the café initiative, providing clear, structured steps to help participants navigate sensitive topics and move from initial contact to meaningful, deliberate group decision-making.
- Quote paper
- Bachelor of Arts Katharina Haering (Author), 2007, How to integrate asylum seekers into Danish society with the help of dialogic communication approaches, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/115452
