Recent Romani Migration from Slovakia to EU Member States: Romani Reactions to Discrimination or Romani Ethno-Tourism?

VAŠEČKA, Michal and Imrich VAŠEČKA. Recent Romani Migration from Slovakia to EU Member States: Romani Reactions to Discrimination or Romani Ethno-Tourism? (Recent Romani Migration from Slovakia to EU Member States: Romani Reaction to Discrimination or Romani Rthno-tourism?). Nationalities Papers. London: Carfax Publishing, 2003, Vol31/2003, NO. 1, p. 27-45. ISSN 0090-5992.

Basic information

• Original name: Recent Romani Migration from Slovakia to EU Member States: Romani Reactions to Discrimination or Romani Ethno-Tourism?
• Name in Czech: Současná romská migrace ze Slovenska do členských států EU: Romské reakce na diskriminaci nebo romský etno-turizmus?
• Authors: VAŠEČKA, Michal (703 Slovakia, guarantor) and Imrich VAŠEČKA (703 Slovakia).
• Edition: Nationalities Papers, London, Carfax Publishing, 2003, 0090-5992.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 50000 5. Social Sciences
• Country of publisher: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14230/03:00008629
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies
• Keywords in English: Romani migration; discrimination; social exclusion; IOM; Roma middle class
• Tags: discrimination, IOM, Roma middle class, Romani migration, social exclusion
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

In contrast to most other analyses of Romani migration, this article is based on a series of interviews conducted with Romani migrants which formed part of an International Organisation for Migration (IOM) survey. The survey results suggest that socioeconomic factors are an important catalyst in the emigration of Slovak Roma. After providing a background to the migrations, the article analyses the Communist regime's policy towards the Roma, and its impact on their socioeconomic status both prior to and after the changes of 1989. The autors identify a "Romani socialist-style middle class", created primarily by these policies, which constitutes the primary group of migrants. Reasons form their migration include limited chances for personal development, a perception of being discriminated against and a lack of focus on developing local responses. Their migration signifies an attempt to escape from social exclusion. The article further considers the reasons why migration is seen as a preferable solution, and then moves on to an analysis of both Romani and majority persceptions of the migrations. The authors conclude with a set of recommendations for policy-makers and non-govenmental organisations.

Abstract (in Czech)

In contrast to most other analyses of Romani migration, this article is based on a series of interviews conducted with Romani migrants which formed part of an International Organisation for Migration (IOM) survey. The survey results suggest that socioeconomic factors are an important catalyst in the emigration of Slovak Roma. After providing a background to the migrations, the article analyses the Communist regime's policy towards the Roma, and its impact on their socioeconomic status both prior to and after the changes of 1989. The autors identify a "Romani socialist-style middle class", created primarily by these policies, which constitutes the primary group of migrants. Reasons form their migration include limited chances for personal development, a perception of being discriminated against and a lack of focus on developing local responses. Their migration signifies an attempt to escape from social exclusion. The article further considers the reasons why migration is seen as a preferable solution, and then moves on to an analysis of both Romani and majority persceptions of the migrations. The authors conclude with a set of recommendations for policy-makers and non-govenmental organisations.

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