Xenophobia and Structural Violence: Barriers to Education for Roma Youth

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Title
Xenophobia and Structural Violence: Barriers to Education for Roma Youth
Author
Lisa Catto
Faculty Sponsor
Robin Smith
Abstract
The European Roma, more commonly referred to as Gypsies, are a severely persecuted minority population, even to this day. They have been victims of xenophobia and structural violence for centuries. This has led to segregation in nearly all aspects of their life, from housing to medical care to employment to education; the latter is the focus of this paper. Roma children are often forced into segregated schools, or into special/remedial programs. This paper looks at issues that have led to such an educational dichotomy, and the negative impact they have had on the Roma. The paper also looks at the perpetuating cycle that these educational issues are feeding.
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I would like to thank Dr. William (Doug) Smith for inspiring me to write the original version of this paper for his course on human rights. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Robin Smith for working closely with me on molding this paper for inclusion in this journal. Her insight, encouragement and suggestions are always treasured. Lastly, I would like to thank Dr. Misty Weitzel, Dr. Isidore Lobnibe and Mrs. Camila Gabaldón for their support through this process.
Subject
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Romani
xenophobia
structural violence
education
human rights
segregation
Europe
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Text
volume
1
Date Published
5/29/2012
Note
Robin Smith
Alternative Title
Barriers to Education for Roma Youth
Identifier
pure/vol1/iss1/5
Language
eng