Economical Exclusion and Indebtedness as a Financial Strategy of Poor Roma Households in Slovakia
Economical Exclusion and Indebtedness as a Financial Strategy of Poor Roma Households in Slovakia

Summary/Abstract: According to the empirical findings and experience of social workers working with Roma, the problem of high indebtedness of Roma families in Slovakia is becoming bigger and bigger and it is an obstacle in achieving the goals of the programs for social inclusion. The decision making process is limited by the situation in life as well as the other aspects of life in extremely poor and socially excluded areas and it is incomprehensible by people that are not confronted with a situation like this. The aim of this research is to help people understand the problems, because understanding is essential to finding a good solution. Our qualitative study provides some room for casting more light on the life experience of people, therefore the authors of the project VEGA 1/0206/13 have chosen the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to study social support and social networks of poor Roma. The work provides an interpretation of the main findings from the two in- depth studies and its aim is to give an insight into experience of respondents- members of the homes involved in the study, related to the loan- taking process and to give a realistic picture of the consequences.

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