Revisiting the EU’s social exclusion discourse: Residential segregation, Greek Roma and the participatory governance lock in

Chorianopoulos, Ioannis; Tsetsiou, Irene; Petracou, Electra

doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2014.05.007

Cited by 2 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 38 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Naturalization processes started in 1955, when the country's Citizenship Code was amended. However, most Roma were granted citizenship after the fall of the military dictatorship (1974) [4,32].…”

Section: Life Conditions Roma Identity and Ghettoizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In recent years, EU organizations have provided an increasing amount of information about the poor conditions of life and the violation of the fundamental rights of a substantial part of the Roma population [3]. Different forms of anti-Roma prejudice engrained on "institutional racism" obstruct the capacity of Roma communities in Greece to claim and exercise their rights [4]. Moreover, the stigmatization and marginalization of Roma groups is a persistent feature of Greek society.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Exploring Spatial Proximity and Social Exclusion through Two Case Studies of Roma Settlements in Greece

Maloutas,

Frangopoulos,

Makridou

et al. 2024

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Roma groups in Greece are a long-standing socially deprived population that faces extreme social exclusion and segregation. Their marginalization includes limited access to education, employment, and housing. This paper explores their spatial position and social exclusion, comparing the social profile and life conditions in two case studies of Roma settlements with those of the municipal and regional units to which they belong. Methodologically, we analyze quantitative data from the 2011 Population Census to measure life conditions at three levels (settlement, municipal unit, regional unit), and we also use qualitative data from interviews with representatives of local agencies and residents of the two settlements to document our hypotheses on the causal relations between the spatial position and the social exclusion of Roma groups. The comparison shows that the two Roma settlements are clearly different from their entourage, assembling the lowest positions in the labor market, the weakest performances in education, the largest households, and the worst housing conditions. This case of extreme social exclusion in ghettoized spatial proximity raises the question about the significance of micro-segregation and the way it works in different contexts, as well as the need for further research for a more comprehensive understanding of the relation between social inequality and spatial distance.

show abstract

Section: Life Conditions Roma Identity and Ghettoizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Spatial Proximity and Social Exclusion through Two Case Studies of Roma Settlements in Greece

Maloutas,

Frangopoulos,

Makridou

et al. 2024

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Although this picture matches present-day reality, I take issue with their claim that today's segregation is simply an "ossification" of socialist urban patterns. This shortcoming brings me to the use of spatial concepts such as ghetto (see Sharkey 2013; Nightingale 2012), ethnic neighborhood (see Chorianopoulos, Tsetsiou, and Petracou 2014;Suditu and Vâlceanu 2013;Berescu, Petrović, and Teller 2013), or the "hyper" ghetto (see Berescu 2013Berescu , 2011Vincze 2018;Wacquant 2008Wacquant , 2007.…”

Section: Placing Mahala Within the Romanian Housing Marketmentioning

confidence: 99%

The modern mahala: making and living in Romania’s postsocialist slum

Teodorescu

2018

Eurasian Geography and Economics

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Almost 30 years have passed since state-socialism came to an end, and several scholars sought to establish how the Romanian housing market has unfolded within a changing economic context and a strongly altered welfare system. This paper considers the most disadvantaged postsocialist groups in Romanian society and aims to advance our understanding of the housing situation in newly concentrated poor urban spaces. In developing such analysis, this article draws on local insights from Ferentari, a neighborhood in Bucharest where most residents I spoke saw a gradual degradation of their dwelling and living environment and do not expect any improvement soon. Not surprisingly, a strong indifference toward present-day politics and a potentially better and more inclusive space has colonized most minds. By studying their housing conditions and socioeconomic situation, this article aims to illuminate the sudden emergence and diverse character of Romania's underprivileged neighborhoods: the modern mahalas.

show abstract

Revisiting the EU’s social exclusion discourse: Residential segregation, Greek Roma and the participatory governance lock in

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

Exploring Spatial Proximity and Social Exclusion through Two Case Studies of Roma Settlements in Greece

Exploring Spatial Proximity and Social Exclusion through Two Case Studies of Roma Settlements in Greece

The modern mahala: making and living in Romania’s postsocialist slum

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About