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    Housing Instability and Roma Children's Educational Engagement: Perspectives From Teachers and Volunteers
    (Istanbul Univ, Fac Letters, dept Sociology, 2024) Uştuk, Ozan; Uştuk, Ozan; 01.01. Units Affiliated to the Rectorate; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Inequalities experienced by the Roma remain a complex challenge, particularly in education. Despite various initiatives, their impact on the Roma communities’ daily lives has been limited. This article is based on applied research aimed at reducing early school-leaving rates among Roma children in Türkiye. The study highlights that the high rates of early school leaving cannot be fully understood without considering the profound impact of housing instability on their educational experiences. By exploring the intersection of educational challenges and housing insecurity through the perspectives of elementary school teachers, preschool teachers, and volunteering university students engaged with a Roma community, the findings reveal that the constant threat of displacement and inadequate living conditions severely disrupt educational engagement, undermining the stability necessary for academic success. However, these perspectives also expose critical gaps in understanding, particularly among educators who often overlook the significance of housing insecurity in shaping educational outcomes. By situating these challenges within the broader context of systemic housing issues, this research underscores the need for comprehensive, community-based interventions that address the root causes of educational inequities among Roma students. The study advocates for a holistic approach to educational equity—one that addresses both the material and psychological dimensions of housing insecurity, thereby creating pathways for genuine social mobility and inclusion for Roma children.
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    İzmir'in bir dağ köyü: Yamanlar ve Yamanlar Yörükleri üzerine etnotarihsel bir inceleme
    (Rector CIU Cyprus int Univ, 2023) Özcan Gönülal, Yasemin; Uştuk, Ozan; 01.01. Units Affiliated to the Rectorate; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    This study examines the history, language, social, and economic transformation of the Yuruks living in the Yamanlar Village located in the Karsiyaka district, where there is relatively little information in the literature despite its proximity to the Izmir city center. Information collected from the Ottoman Era cemetery adjoining the village reveals that the Yamanlar Yuruks have lived here for at least 400 years. Mount Yamanlar, where the village is located, is of great importance because of its ancient history, as it witnessed the founding of Izmir (Smyrna). The social and economic lifestyle in the village has transformed as the city expanded toward residential areas atop Mount Yamanlar. The loss of traditional livelihood practices challenged the villagers and severely influenced their customs, which might be considered valuable pieces of cultural heritage. In this study, we conducted fieldwork, during which various data collection methods and techniques were employed to describe daily life in the village. Within the scope of this study, semi-structured and unstructured interviews were conducted with the local people, and an oral historical study was carried out. With this method, we aimed to present an ethnohistorical description of the Yamanlar Village by trying to establish a balance between the analysis of both written documents and oral data to make sense of the social and economic change it has undergone and to contribute to the literature on Izmir Yuruks.