Empirijska provera razloga nedovoljne uključenosti romske dece u predškolske ustanove u Srbiji
The Empirical Verification Of The Reasons For The Insufficient Inclusion Of Roma Children Into Pre-school Institutions In Serbia

Summary/Abstract: In order to identify the critical factor for a more complete inclusion of Roma children into pre-school education we tried to determine the factor with the strongest influence - either the interaction of the actors in the educational processes or the social-demographic characteristics of the demographic layer subject to our examination. The results of this empirical research, as anattempt of determining the reasons for the low level of inclusion of Roma children into pre-school education, shifted the focus from the widespread social stereotypes about the improvement of the status of the whole Roma population by way of social interventions as well as the application of affirmative measures to the field of overcoming the stereotypes and prejudices. The data we obtained pointed out the willingness and the need of the Roma parents to participate in the life and activities of the pre-school institution regardless of their material status, on condition that the institution was prepared to create the circumstances for adequate family participation. The research has also confirmed that there was a pronounced presence of stereotypes in the non-Roma population towards the Roma population, as well as that there was a discriminatory attitude both in individuals and in the institutions that could contribute to the integration of the Roma population into social life and life in general.

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