Roma In An Expanding Europe

Author : Dena Ringold,Mitchell Alexander Orenstein,Erika Wilkens
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821354574

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Roma in an Expanding Europe by Dena Ringold,Mitchell Alexander Orenstein,Erika Wilkens Pdf

Following the enlargement of the European Union in May 2004, Roma (or gypsies) are now the largest minority group in Europe. They are also one of the poorest and most vulnerable groups, living mainly in Central and Eastern Europe, suffering poverty levels as high as ten times that found within majority populations. The lack of information about the living conditions and needs of Roma people compound these stark gaps in human development outcomes. This publication, prepared for a conference held in Budapest, Hungary in June 2003, brings together original sociological research, evaluations of programme initiatives, and the first comparative cross-country household survey on ethnicity and poverty. It finds that Roma poverty is multi-faceted and can only be addressed by a inclusive policy approach which respects their diversity.

Author : Dena Ringold,Mitchell Alexander Orenstein,Erika Wilkens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Poverty
ISBN : OCLC:1409191572

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Roma in an Expanding Europe by Dena Ringold,Mitchell Alexander Orenstein,Erika Wilkens Pdf

Author : Dena Ringold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Poverty
ISBN : OCLC:749351841

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Roma in an expanding Europe by Dena Ringold Pdf

Author : Dr Aidan McGarry
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781783604029

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Romaphobia by Dr Aidan McGarry Pdf

Based on first-hand accounts from Roma communities, Romaphobia is an examination of the discrimination faced by one of the most persecuted groups in Europe. Well-researched and informative, it shows that this discrimination has its roots in the early history of the European nation-state, and the ways in which the landless Roma have been excluded from national communities founded upon a notion of belonging to a particular territory. Romaphobia allows us to unpick this relationship between identity and belonging, and shows the way towards the inclusion of Roma in society, providing vital insights for other marginalized communities.

Author : Roni Stauber,Raphael Vago
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9637326863

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The Roma: a Minority in Europe by Roni Stauber,Raphael Vago Pdf

The situation of the Roma in Europe, especially in the former communist states, is one of the more important human rights issues on the agenda of the international community, especially in the Euro-Atlantic bodies of integration. Within European states that have Roma populations there is a growing awareness that the matter must be confronted, and that there is a need for a concentrated effort to solve social problems and ease tensions between the Roma and the European nations among which they dwell. This volume is the result of an international conference held at Tel Aviv University in December 2002. The conference, one of the largest held among the academic community in the last decade, served as a unique forum for a multidisciplinary discussion on the past and present of the Roma in which both Roma and non-Roma scholars from various countries engaged.

Author : Peter Vermeersch
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1845451643

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The Romani Movement by Peter Vermeersch Pdf

The collapse of communism and the process of state building that ensued in the 1990s have highlighted the existence of significant minorities in many European states, particularly in Central Europe. In this context, the growing plight of Europe's biggest minority, the Roma (Gypsies), has been particularly salient. Traditionally dispersed, possessing few resources and devoid of a common "kin state" to protect their interests, the Roma have often suffered from widespread exclusion and institutionalized discrimination. Politically underrepresented and lacking popular support amongst the wider populations of their host countries, the Roma have consequently become one of Europe's greatest "losers" in the transition towards democracy. Against this background, the author examines the recent attempts of the Roma in Central Europe and their supporters to form a political movement and to influence domestic and international politics. On the basis of first-hand observation and interviews with activists and politicians in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, he analyzes connections between the evolving state policies towards the Roma and the recent history of Romani mobilization. In order to reach a better understanding of the movement's dynamics at work, the author explores a number of theories commonly applied to the study of social movements and collective action.

Author : Ryder, Andrew,Taba, Marius
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447357506

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Romani Communities and Transformative Change by Ryder, Andrew,Taba, Marius Pdf

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND. Drawing on Roma community voices and expert research, this book provides a powerful tool to challenge conventional discourses and analyses on Romani identity, poverty and exclusion. Through the transformative vehicle of a ‘Social Europe’, this edited collection presents new concepts and strategies for framing social justice for Romani communities across Europe. The vast majority of Roma experience high levels of exclusion from the labour market and from social networks in society. This book maps out how the implementation of a new ‘Social Europe’ can offer innovative solutions to these intransigent dilemmas. This insightful and accessible text is vital reading for the policymaker, practitioner, academic and activist.

Author : Will Guy
Publisher : Univ of Hertfordshire Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 1902806077

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Between Past and Future by Will Guy Pdf

This collection of papers discusses the experience of the Roma in eastern and central Europe since the collapse of Communism.

Author : Dena Ringold
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0821348019

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Roma and the Transition in Central and Eastern Europe by Dena Ringold Pdf

This report brings together the available evidence from primary and secondary sources, including household surveys and results of recent qualitative studies, to develop a picture of the development challenges facing Roma populations in Central and Eastern Europe. While living standards have declined for all population groups during the transition to a market economy, there are growing indications that conditions have deteriorated more severely for Roma than for others, and that Roma are poorly positioned to take advantage of emerging economic opportunities. This report focuses on five countries in Central and Eastern Europe: Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania the Czech Republic, and the Slovak Republic. The first chapter of the report provides the historical context and an overview of the methodological issues and main data sources; chapter two presents the available evidence on welfare status and living conditions, examining poverty, housing education, employment and health; chapter three considers issues relating to access to social services; and the final chapter reviews the opportunities for Roma participation in the design and implementation of community development policies and programmes, and outlines policy implications.

Author : David Z. Scheffel
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442606838

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Svinia in Black and White by David Z. Scheffel Pdf

Roma—or Gypsies as some people still call them—constitute Europe's largest, poorest, and most enigmatic minority. In spite of their centuries-long coexistence with mainstream Europeans, our picture of this people remains rooted in stereotypes and myths that have little in common with contemporary social reality. Full-fledged citizens of the European Union, and ostensibly protected by the world's most progressive human rights legislation, many Roma live under conditions that challenge our notions of Europe, modernity, and pluralism. This book is about a Romani settlement in eastern Slovakia. It is a community that has grown to become one of the largest and most problematic townships of rural Roma in the entire district. The dark-skinned squatters on the margins of Svinia are segregated from the surrounding society by means of physical and social barriers entrenched in local ideology and enforced by rules and conventions reminiscent of apartheid. David Scheffel offers a detailed ethnographic account of the social, cultural, and historical circumstances that have encouraged and supported inter-ethnic inequality in the region. In the process, he demonstrates the complexity of what is often referred to as Europe's "Gypsy problem" with passion and sensitivity.

Author : Lucy Orta
Publisher : Black Dog Pub Limited
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1906155917

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Mapping the Invisible by Lucy Orta Pdf

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission of the publisher. Every effort has been made to trace the copyright holders, but if any have been inadvertently overlooked the necessary arrangements will be made at the first opportunity. All opinions expressed within this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily of the publisher. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data. A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library. Black Dog Publishing Limited, London, UK, is an environmentally responsible company. EU-Roma, Mapping the Invisible is printed in Malta by Melita Press on an FSC certified paper. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Author : Viorel Achim
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9786155053931

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The Roma in Romanian History by Viorel Achim Pdf

One of the greatest challenges during the enlargement process of the European Union towards the east is how the issue of the Roma or Gypsies is tackled. This ethnic minority group represents a much higher share by numbers, too, in some regions going above 20% of the population. This enormous social and political problem cannot be solved without proper historical studies like this book, the most comprehensive history of Gypsies in Romania. It is based on academic research, synthesizing the entire historical Romanian and foreign literature concerning this topic, and using lot of information from the archives. The main focus is laid on the events of the greatest consequence. Special attention is devoted to aspects linked to the long history of the Gypsies, such as slavery, the process of integration and assimilation into the majority population, as well as the marginalization of Gypsies, which has historic roots. The process of emancipation of Gypsies in the mid-19th century receives due treatment. The deportation of Gypsies to Transnistria during the Antonescu regime, between 1942-1944, is reconstructed in a special chapter. The closing chapters elaborate on the policy toward Gypsies in the decades after the Second World War that explain for the latest developments and for the situation of this population in today's Romania.

Author : Andrea Óhidy,Katalin R. Forray
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781838672638

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Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Western and Southern Europe by Andrea Óhidy,Katalin R. Forray Pdf

This book offers an in-depth exploration into the current educational climate and the impact of these policy measures for Roma people in seven Western and Southern European countries and seeks to raise awareness of this forgotten minority and to assess the policies implemented to integrate the Roma people into the education system.

Author : Andrea Óhidy,Katalin R. Forray
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781838672591

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Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Central and Eastern Europe by Andrea Óhidy,Katalin R. Forray Pdf

This book discusses the current educational climate and the impact of these policy measures for Roma people in eight Central and Eastern European countries. There is a severe lack of information about the Roma people in the public domain. This book seeks to raise awareness of this forgotten minority.

Author : Vladimir Macura,Zlata Vuksanović-Macura
Publisher : OSCE/ODIHR
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9788360190326

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Roma Housing and Settlements in South-Eastern Europe by Vladimir Macura,Zlata Vuksanović-Macura Pdf

The work of two architects/town-planners, the book is an in-depth study of the issue of Roma settlements and housing in urban areas. It aims to promote positive experiences and practices in Serbia and to suggest ways of building upon such examples both in Serbia and in other areas of South-Eastern Europe.