ISBN:
9789004202610
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xiv, 380 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Studies in international minority and group rights v. 3
Parallel Title:
Print version Collective Rights and the Cultural Identity of the Roma : A Case Study of Italy
DDC:
305.891/497045
Keywords:
Romanies
;
Romanies Ethnic identity
;
Romanies Civil rights
;
Italy Ethnic relations
Abstract:
Using Italy and the Roma as a case study, this book proves that non-discrimination provisions are not sufficient to protect the cultural identity of minorities: a system encompassing also the use of collective rights is better suited for this purpose
Description / Table of Contents:
Collective Rights and the Cultural Identity of the Roma; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abstract; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; Book Outline; 1: An Overview of the Roma and Their Culture; 1.1. Introduction: The Importance of Recognising the Roma as an Ethnic Group; 1.2. Culture and Cultural Identity; 1.3. Historical Background; 1.3.1. The Gypsy Holocaust; 1.3.2. Post-WWII; 1.3.3. A Brief History of the Roma in Italy; 1.4. The Roma Today: Main Characteristics and Identification; 1.4.1. Roma "Identity"; 1.4.2. The Roma as an Ethnic Group
Description / Table of Contents:
1.5. Conclusions: The Roma as an Ethnic and Transnational Minority2: The Definition of Minority and the Protection of Roma in International Law Instruments; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Article 27 of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; 2.3. International Labour Organisation Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples; 2.4. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; 2.5. The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe; 2.6. The Council of Europe and the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Description / Table of Contents:
2.7. The European Charter for Regional of Minority Languages2.8. Conclusions; 3. The Protection of Minority Rights Through Individual Human Rights; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. The Principles of Equality and Non-Discrimination as a Full Realisation of the Rights of Minorities; 3.3. The Protection of Minorities in the European Union; 3.4. United Nations Instruments and their Jurisprudence; 3.4.1. The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Description / Table of Contents:
3.4.2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Human Rights Committee's Interpretation of Article 273.5. The European Convention on Human Rights and the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; 3.5.1. The Right to Freedom of Expression; 3.5.2. The Right to Freedom of Assembly, Association and the Registration and Recognition of Minorities; 3.5.3. The Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion and the Religious life of Minorities; 3.5.4. The Right to Effective Participation in Public Life; 3.5.5. The Right to Education
Description / Table of Contents:
3.5.6. The Right to Respect for a Particular Lifestyle Under Article 8 of the ECHR3.6. Conclusions: De Facto Equality, Affirmative Action and Special Measures as ways to Protect Minorities; 4. Individual V. Collective Rights; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. The Added Value of Collective Rights; 4.3. The Protection of Collective Rights in International Instruments; 4.4. The Debate Between Supporters and Critics of Collective Rights; 4.4.1. Only Individuals can be Bearers of Human Rights; 4.4.2. Collectivities as the Bearers of Rights; 4.5. Collective Rights and Cultural Identity
Description / Table of Contents:
4.5.1. Cultural Rights
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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