Gypsies' Rights in Spotlight / Juliette Terzieff.
by Terzieff, Juliette; Wesolowsky, Tony; Kenety, Brian; Farnam, Arie; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2002Article 23Human Relations. Publisher: Terzieff/Juliette, 2001; Christian Science Monitor (United Media), 2001; Inter Press Service, 2001ISSN: 1522-3248;.Subject(s): European Union | Ethnic relations | Gypsies -- Eastern Europe | Race discrimination | Discrimination in education | Radio broadcasting -- Hungary | Education -- Czech Republic | Students -- Czech Republic | Public welfare -- Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe -- Ethnic relationsDDC classification: 050 Summary: GYPSIES' RIGHTS IN SPOTLIGHT -- Eastern European countries hoping for entry into the European Union "may be going nowhere if they do not swiftly improve conditions for minority groups, particularly for the Roma, or Gypsies" (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE). This article examines how discrimination against Gypsies is being examined as many Eastern European nations attempt to join the EU.Summary: HUNGARY'S ROMA CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES ON-THE-AIR -- "Radio C is one of the first independent Roma radio stations to hit the airwaves in Central and Eastern Europe, where an estimated 10 million Roma live." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article describes how a Roma-run radio station has fostered pride in an often discriminated ethnic group.Summary: EASTERN EUROPE: GYPSIES EXCLUDED FROM SOCIAL SERVICES -- "The Roma, also known as Gypsies, are facicng huge obstacles in obtaining health care, housing and minimal social support in Eastern Europe, according to a new report." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article details how continued discrimination has prevented Gypsies from receiving basic social services in many Eastern European countries.Summary: ROMA RACISM: HOW TWO CZECH TEENS REMOVED A "RETARDED" LABEL -- "The pair has breached a barrier of de facto segregation in Central Europe. They are Roma (Gypsies) in the Czech Republic, and they have become the first to make it out of the notorious 'special schools' and into a Czech high school." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article reveals how two Roma students were able to break longstanding racist barriers which prevented them from entering regular high schools.
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This MARC record contains four articles.
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002.
Originally Published: Gypsies' Rights in Spotlight, Feb. 23, 2001; pp. A16+.
Originally Published: Hungary's Roma Challenge Stereotypes On-The-Air, March 16, 2001; pp. 7.
Originally Published: Eastern Europe: Gypsies Excluded from Social Services, April 3, 2001; pp. n.p..
Originally Published: Roma Racism: How Two Czech Teens Removed a "Retarded" Label, May 30, 2001; pp. n.p..
GYPSIES' RIGHTS IN SPOTLIGHT -- Eastern European countries hoping for entry into the European Union "may be going nowhere if they do not swiftly improve conditions for minority groups, particularly for the Roma, or Gypsies" (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE). This article examines how discrimination against Gypsies is being examined as many Eastern European nations attempt to join the EU.
HUNGARY'S ROMA CHALLENGE STEREOTYPES ON-THE-AIR -- "Radio C is one of the first independent Roma radio stations to hit the airwaves in Central and Eastern Europe, where an estimated 10 million Roma live." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article describes how a Roma-run radio station has fostered pride in an often discriminated ethnic group.
EASTERN EUROPE: GYPSIES EXCLUDED FROM SOCIAL SERVICES -- "The Roma, also known as Gypsies, are facicng huge obstacles in obtaining health care, housing and minimal social support in Eastern Europe, according to a new report." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article details how continued discrimination has prevented Gypsies from receiving basic social services in many Eastern European countries.
ROMA RACISM: HOW TWO CZECH TEENS REMOVED A "RETARDED" LABEL -- "The pair has breached a barrier of de facto segregation in Central Europe. They are Roma (Gypsies) in the Czech Republic, and they have become the first to make it out of the notorious 'special schools' and into a Czech high school." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article reveals how two Roma students were able to break longstanding racist barriers which prevented them from entering regular high schools.
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