Gypsy Studies
Code
722001033
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Sociologia
Credits
10
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) Recognition of the wide-ranging nature of identity formations, stemming from different socio-historical contexts, in Europe and in Portugal, subsumed under generic names such as \"Gypsies\" or \"Roma.
b) Identify the main policies of the European Union and its Member States as regards the recognition of ethnic diversity and the integration of European Gypsies
c) Ability to design research into survival strategies, social representations and inter-ethnic identity strategies with regard to relations between the Gypsies and the other nationals of their different host countries.
d) Ability to advise political and administrative bodies in policymaking concerning gypsy populations.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1. The wide-ranging nature of identity formations, stemming from different socio-historical contexts, in Europe and in Portugal, subsumed under generic names such as \"Gypsies\" or \"Roma.
2. The anthropological and historical development of European and, in particular, Portuguese reaction to the formation of the Gypsy diaspora in Europe.
3. The issues regarding the situation of the Roma in Portugal.
4. The main actions taken by the State, Churches and civic organizations regarding the Roma.
5. The recent strategy of creating ethnic churches their history, stated goals and purposes.
6. Impasses regarding the integration of Portuguese Gypsies in Portugal and the European Union.
Bibliography
Bastos, J., org. (2012) Portugueses Ciganos e Ciganofobia em Portugal, Lisboa: CEMME/CRIA e Colibri.
(2007) Que futuro tem Portugal para os Portugueses Ciganos?, in M. Montenegro, ed., Ciganos e Cidadania(s), Setúbal: ICE, pp. 61-96.
Bastos, J., A. Correia & E. Rodrigues (2007) Sintrenses Ciganos. Uma abordagem estrutural-dinâmica, Sintra: CMS.
Clanet, E. (2007) Teriam sido, os antepassados dos ciganos, escravos militares dos turcos? Uma nova focagem sobre a sua migração entre a Índia e a Europa, in M. Montenegro, ed., Ciganos e Cidadania(s),
Setúbal: ICE, pp. 99-110.
Gay Y Blasco, P. (1999) Gypsies in Madrid. Sex, Gender and the Performance of Identity, Oxford & N. York: Berg.
Hancock, Ian (1987) The Pariah Syndrome, Ann Arbor, Mich.: Karoma Publishers.
San Román, Teresa (1997) La diferencia inquietante. Viejas y nuevas estrategias culturales de los gitanos, Madrid: Siglo XXI de España Editores.
Stewart, M. (1997) The time of the Gypsies, Boulder, Co: Westview Press.
Teaching method
Lectures introducing the major topics of the course, and presentation and discussion of selected readings by the students.
Evaluation method
Assessment:
1. Term paper (60%), either a review article or an empirical study. Papers are presented and discussed during the last sessions of the curricular unit;
2. Attendance, participation and presentations in class (40%).