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The Roma Population: Migration, Settlement, and Resilience

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  • A. K. M. Ahsan Ullah

    (Department of Geography, Environment and Development (GED), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei)

  • Muhammad Azizuddin

    (School of Strategy and Leadership, Faculty of Business and Law, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK)

  • Jannatul Ferdous

    (Department of Public Administration, Comilla University, Cumilla 3506, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The Roma population—with a unique history marked by migration, settlement issues, and ongoing resilience—has always faced significant social marginalization and has often been subjected to forced migration. Despite being one of the largest and most diverse ethnic groups in Europe, Roma continue to face systemic discrimination and social exclusion, leading to poor outcomes in education, employment, health, and housing. This article analyses the migration pathways, settlement experiences, and persistent obstacles faced by Roma. We argue that removing historical and systemic barriers to create a more equitable and welcoming environment for the Roma community is their right. The resilience of the Roma community in the face of adversity is a testament to their cultural strength and adaptability. This research aims to document these aspects and thus provide a basis for policies that promote social inclusion, equality, and respect for cultural diversity.

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  • A. K. M. Ahsan Ullah & Muhammad Azizuddin & Jannatul Ferdous, 2024. "The Roma Population: Migration, Settlement, and Resilience," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-17, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:13:y:2024:i:9:p:476-:d:1474231
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