Cross-listed course with The School of Public Policy and Nationalism Studies Program: Ethnicity and Policy Making: the Case of Roma in Europe

Description of the course

The way ethnicity and ethnic identity is dealt with by the State represents an indicator of democratic consolidation. In Europe, national minority protection system is regarded as a model for securing democratic consolidation.  While such systems provide representation and space for some national minorities in Europe, Roma and other marginalized groups seem to insufficiently benefit from this model. Are there specific recipes for governments to accommodate ethnic and cultural diversity, while pursuing policies towards social cohesion?

Using critical social theories such as critical race theory, policy design theory, feminist theories, et al., the course will analyze how policymaking towards Roma in Europe accommodates Roma ethnic identity. The focus will be on the EU Framework for Roma Integration as well as similar policies implemented in the last 25 years.

Further information about the course may be found here.