Synopses & Reviews
The past decade has seen increased interest in, and attention to, the place of Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers (GRT) in both political and media circles, but the problems they face nonetheless remain relatively unknown. This bookmuch of it written by GRT activistsis the first to chart the history of and contemporary developments in GRT community activism, describing this communitys struggle for rights against a backdrop of intense discrimination throughout Europe.
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"This important book provides understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, based upon insider insights from activists as well as academics. A must for those concerned with community development and equalities."
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“This book, written by well-respected activist-scholars and community members, challenges the establishment to hear the strength of voice in the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities and to recognize the power of co-production to facilitate transformative change.”
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“An indispensable book for anyone working with GRT communities. Based on first-hand accounts, it provides vital and challenging insights into their struggles to achieve recognition and equality in the United Kingdom.”
Synopsis
Over the past decade, interest in Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT) has risen up the political and media agendas, but they remain relatively unknown. This topical book is the first to chart the history and contemporary developments in GRT community activism, and the community and voluntary organisations and coalitions which support it. Underpinned by radical community development and equality theories, it describes the communities' struggle for rights against a backdrop of intense intersectional discrimination across Europe, and critiques the ambivalent role of community development in fostering these campaigns. Much of it co-written by community activists, it is a vehicle for otherwise marginalised voices, and an essential resource and inspiration for practitioners, lecturers, researchers and members of GRT communities.
Synopsis
This book charts Gypsies Romany and Travellers community activism, and the community and voluntary organisations which support them. It describes the communities' struggle for rights against a backdrop of intersectional discrimination across Europe.
About the Author
Andrew Ryder is a fellow at Bristol University, associate fellow at the Third Sector Research Centre, and a visiting professor at Corvinus University of Budapest.Sarah Cemlyn is a fellow at Bristol University.Thomas Acton holds honorary chairs at Greenwich and Corvinus, Budapest, and is senior research fellow at Bucks New University.
Table of Contents
Foreword
~ Gary Craig
Introduction
~ Thomas Acton, Sarah Cemlyn and Andrew Ryder
Pedagogies of hope:the Gypsy Council and the National Gypsy Education Council
~ Thomas Acton, Peter Mercer, John Day and Andrew Ryder
‘Ministers like it that way: developing education services for Gypsies and Travellers
~ Arthur Ivatts with John Day
Charles Smith: the fashioning of an activist
~ Thomas Acton and Andrew Ryder
Friends, Families and Travellers: organising to resist extreme moral panics
~ Neil Ansell with Rob Torkington
Building bridges, shifting sands: changing community development strategies in the Gypsy and Traveller voluntary sector
~ Angus McCabe, Yvonne MacNamara and Sarah Mann
The Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform Coalition
~ Andrew Ryder and Sarah Cemlyn
Below the radar - Gypsy and Traveller self-help communities and the role of the Travellers Aid Trust
~ Margaret Greenfields and Susan Alexander
Gender and community activism: the role of women in the work of the National Federation of
Gypsy Liaison Groups
~ Sarah Cemlyn, Maggie Smith-Bendell, Siobhan Spencer and Sally Woodbury
The Roma in Europe: the debate over the possibilities for empowerment to seek social justice
~ Thomas Acton, Iulius Rostas and Andrew Ryder
Roma communities in the UK: 'opening doors' taking new directions
~ Sylvia Ingmire and Natalie Stables
Conclusion: In Search of Empowerment
~ Thomas Acton, Sarah Cemlyn and Andrew Ryder