1. Challenges facing Researchers on Roma Minorities in contemporary Europe: Notes towards a Research Program
- Author:
- Aidan McGarry and Annabel Tremlett
- Publication Date:
- 01-2013
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- European Centre for Minority Issues
- Abstract:
- European institutions are now developing two new initiatives that are significant in their scope and outlook. First, a common 'EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies' is underway for 2020, aimed at creating a set of common policy aims and outcomes for all member states. This Framework is attempting to place the responsibility for Roma integration in the hands of member state governments, who have been hitherto unwilling or unable to address the socio-economic and political disadvantage of Roma. Second, the Council of Europe and the EU (in a joint action) have established a new; 'European Academic Network on Romani Studies' (2011-2013), recognizing the importance of quality research in understanding the complexities of such historically disadvantaged and heterogeneous communities. These initiatives provide the opportunity to draw on our experiences as researchers in this field and highlight the gaps in our knowledge along with methodological and theoretical caveats and challenges that still need to be addressed.
- Topic:
- Human Rights, International Law, Socialism/Marxism, Governance, and Minorities
- Political Geography:
- Europe