Pink Angels: Cultural reproduction through the therapies provided by a Jewish women's organization in Or-Ahayim Hospital in Istanbul

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Öz
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Methodology
• Chapter 3: The Pink Angels: A Profile
• Chapter 4: The Pink Angels’ Therapies
• Chapter 5: The Pink Angels’ Activities
• Chapter 6: The Pink Angels’ Symbolic Universe
• Chapter 7: The Intercultural Peace Building Dimension
• Chapter 8: Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis analyzes the cultural reproduction efforts of the Pink Angels, a group of Turkish Jewish women who provide therapies and activities to elderly patients at the Jewish Or-Ahayim Hospital in Istanbul. The study explores how the Pink Angels utilize various cultural elements, symbols, and interactions to promote a sense of belonging, well-being, and cultural continuity among the patients. The key themes explored in this thesis include:

• Cultural Reproduction
• Symbolic Interactionism
• Intercultural Peace Building
• Turkish Jewish Culture
• The Role of Therapies and Activities in Promoting Well-being

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction introduces the Pink Angels and their work at the Or-Ahayim Hospital. It outlines the research problem, the objectives, and the theoretical framework of the study.
• Chapter 2: Methodology discusses the research methods employed in this study, including fieldwork, participant observation, and interviews.
• Chapter 3: The Pink Angels: A Profile provides a detailed account of the history, organization, and activities of the Pink Angels.
• Chapter 4: The Pink Angels’ Therapies examines the various therapies provided by the Pink Angels, such as chat and art therapies, and their impact on the patients.
• Chapter 5: The Pink Angels’ Activities focuses on the other activities undertaken by the Pink Angels, including food distribution, donation management, and jam-making.
• Chapter 6: The Pink Angels’ Symbolic Universe analyzes the symbols and metaphorical imagery utilized by the Pink Angels in their therapies and activities.
• Chapter 7: The Intercultural Peace Building Dimension explores the techniques employed by the Pink Angels to promote intercultural understanding and peace among the patients.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the cultural reproduction practices of the Pink Angels, a group of Turkish Jewish women providing therapies and activities to elderly patients at the Or-Ahayim Hospital in Istanbul. It examines the cultural elements, symbolic interactionism, intercultural peace building, Turkish Jewish culture, and the role of therapies and activities in promoting well-being within this context. Key terms include Pink Angels, symbolic interactionism, Turkish Jewish culture, Or-Ahayim Hospital, and cultural reproduction.