Theorising Power and Resistance among “Travellers”

Karner, Christian

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“…Acts of resistance form a type of tactic that can by employed by the powerless in responding to the imposition of institutional disciplinary demands. Power is realized during everyday mundane encounters (Karner, 2004). Practices for everyday life can thus provide a mechanism for acts of resistance, which work to distort the strategies of the powerful (Yilmaz, 2013).…”

Section: Survivalism and Tactics Of Resistancementioning

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“…In doing so, they leak into strategies and act as mechanisms for eroding power. Regarding modalities of power and resistance, de Certeau describes tactics as operating on territory that belongs to the powerful other (Karner, 2004). Tactics take the form of "clever tricks" to score temporary "victories of the 'weak' over the 'strong'" (de Certeau et al, 1998, p. xi).…”

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“…Tactics are impermanent and subject to disciplinary action by those charged with defending the strategies and socio-spatial boundaries employed by powerful (dominant) groups (Karner, 2004). We see this process in Roimata's quote where being caught shoplifting resulted in disciplinary measures, such as 'getting barred from the shop'.…”

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Cup of Tea to Keep Warm

Graham¹,

Stolte

Atatoa‐Carr

2022

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The way people source, prepare, and consume food is deeply interconnected with social practice. Drawing on theories of everyday life and social practice, we consider the everyday food-related practices and tactics for survival of six people experiencing homelessness. In doing so, we identify ways in which the realities of homelessness force people to conduct domestic activities in public view and discuss how the inability to engage in simple and taken-for-granted practices such as making a cup of tea is psychologically detrimental. This research documents the oft-overlooked ways that people experiencing homelessness demonstrate tenacity and resourcefulness and the agentive ways in which they respond to difficult circumstances. Our analysis broadens understanding of the disruptive mechanisms of homelessness as they pertain to food-related social practices. Additionally, we present new considerations of the ways in which people who previously experienced homelessness do their best to ‘mend’ disruptions through processes of ‘re-mooring’ and adopting tactics for survival.

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Section: Survivalism and Tactics Of Resistancementioning

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Stolte

Atatoa‐Carr

2022

IJOH

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“…There is a lack of waste disposal in these places which means that when the GRT are moved on, they leave behind them garbage waste which has to be removed at considerable cost to the local councils. In turn, this perpetuates the stigma and negativity towards this community increasing the discrimination that occurs (Turner , Karner , Convery & O'Brien , Francis ) and perpetuates their vulnerability owing to a lack of belonging (Heaslip et al . ).…”

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The etemic model of Gypsy Roma Traveller community vulnerability: is it time to rethink our understanding of vulnerability?

Heaslip

Hean

Parker

2017

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aim: To present a new etemic model of vulnerability.Background: Despite vulnerability being identified as a core consequence of health and health experiences there has been little research exploring the meaning of vulnerability as a concept. Yet being vulnerable is known to have dire physical/mental health consequences. It is therefore a fundamental issue for nurses to address. To date, the meaning of the term vulnerability has been influenced by the work of Spiers (2000Spiers ( , 2005. Spiers identified two aspects of vulnerability; the etic (external judgment of another persons' vulnerability and the emic (internal lived experience of vulnerability). This approach has led to a plethora of research which has explored the etic (external judgment) of vulnerability and rendered the internal lived (or emic) experience invisible. Consequences of this, for marginalised communities such as Gypsy Roma Travellers include a lack of culturally sensitive services compounding health inequalities. Design: Position paperMethod: Drawing upon a qualitative phenomenological research study exploring the lived experience of vulnerability from a Gypsy Roma Travelling community (published previously), this paper presents a new model of vulnerability. This etemic model of vulnerability values both external and internal dimensions of vulnerability and argues for a fusion of these two opposing perspectives. Conclusion and relevance to clinical practice:If nurses and other health and social care professionals wish to develop practice that is successful in engaging with Gypsy Roma Travellers then there is a need to both understand and respect their community. This can be achieved through an etemic approach to understanding their vulnerability achieved by eliciting lived experience alongside the appreciation of epidemiological studies. Doing so would enable the development and delivery of culturally sensitive services facilitating health access to this community. Only then, will their poor health status be successfully addressed.Keywords: Vulnerable, Gypsy, Romany, Irish Traveller, indigenous, marginalised, patient voice, mental health, nursing, healthcare. Summary Statement:What does this paper contribute to the wider global clinical community? The concept of vulnerability, whilst a crucial aspect of nurses' professional practice has had little examination to date. This paper provides a critical examination of vulnerability providing a timely contribution to ongoing debates regarding vulnerability.

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“…This divergence around attitudes to, and practices in relation to, work and land use has resulted in community tensions, social distancing and the stigmatising of nomadic communities. As such, Roma have been described as “insular” minorities (Ryder, 2011), living “outside” the modern environment (Karner, 2004).…”

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Roma inclusion post Brexit: a challenge to existing rhetoric?

James

Smith

2017

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Purpose of this paper: This paper proposes that the UK's exit from the EU is unlikely to impact heavily on the lived reality of Roma, given its negligible impact prior to Brexit. The paper sets out a critique of existing EU approaches to anti-Gypsyism that are based in discourses of racism and anti-nomadism and are typified in the EU hate crime agenda. The paper argues for recognition of the systemic social harms caused by discrimination against Roma in the EU and the commonality of their experience with other socially excluded groups that do not conform to the requirements of contemporary neoliberal capitalism. Design/methodology/approach: The paper comprises an opinion piece that sets out a critical examination of existing literature on policy and research in Romani studies and utilises theoretical work within criminology and social policy. Findings: The paper explains the inability of existing EU approaches to tackle social harms experienced by Roma throughout the EU. In doing so it suggests that the UKs exit from the EU may not have a significant impact on Roma in the UK.

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Theorising Power and Resistance among “Travellers”

Cited by 5 publications

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Cup of Tea to Keep Warm

Cup of Tea to Keep Warm

The etemic model of Gypsy Roma Traveller community vulnerability: is it time to rethink our understanding of vulnerability?

Roma inclusion post Brexit: a challenge to existing rhetoric?

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