ROMI KAO MARGINALNA SKUPINA
GYPSIES AS A MARGINAL GROUP

Summary/Abstract: In the introductory part the notion and basic concepts of marginality are explained. The starting points of socioeconomic and sociocultural approach are highlighted briefly. In the central part of the paper the main dimensions of marginality of Gypsies are analyzed. The author attaches most importance to economic, spatial, cultural and political dimensions and elaborates them in more detail. A tendency to some occupations and professions, integration in formal employment and economic status are key indicators of economic marginalization. Spatial marginalization manifests itself in spatial segregation and the “quality” of space where Gypsies live. Cultural marginalization is evident at the level of value system and style of life, while political marginalization is related to poor political participation and partial citizenship. Also, as the author found that Gypsies are marginalized on many dimensions, he tries to identify changes taking place on each dimension of marginalization. In the final part of the paper the author deals with specific problems in social integration of Gypsies.

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