The Multiple Layers of Romaphobia: Intersectional vs. Constructivist Readings of Discrimination

‘Reasonable anti-Gypsyism‘ in the EU rests in practices and measures designed to conceal discriminatory intent. Political discourse portrays the Roma as a threat to public security and welfare, and ultimately to EU integration. Anti-Gypsyism can be conceptualized as intersectional discrimination against Roma subgroups based on a combination of grounds, such as race or ethnicity, nationality,...

Panel 27, MONDAY 25 June 2018 16:45-18:15