ISBN:
0857456784
,
9780857456786
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 261 pages)
Series Statement:
Studies in ethnopolitics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Vermeersch, Peter, 1972- Romani movement
Keywords:
Romanies Politics and government 21st century
;
Romanies Government relations 20th century
;
Romanies Government relations 21st century
;
Romanies Politics and government 20th century
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Civil Rights
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Human Rights
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom
;
Romanies ; Politics and government
;
Minderheitenpolitik
;
Ethnische Identität
;
Ostmitteleuropa
;
Roma (Volk)
;
Eastern Europe
Abstract:
"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."--Publisher's website
Abstract:
Introduction -- Identify, interests, and ethnic mobilization -- Development of minority policies in central Europe -- Ethnic politics from below -- Power of framing -- International responses -- Roman movement in theoretical perspective.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-255) and index
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