Roma and Their Struggle for Identity in Contemporary Europe

Huub van Baar is Professor of Politics at Leuven International and European Studies (LINES), Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven in Belgium.

“This is a well-researched, dense academic book, representing the many strategies of and efforts made by Roma people, especially women and youth, to demand equality and justice as well access to the tools that will lead to economic freedom. This book is for agents of change and organizers as much as for students of political theory…… Highly recommended.” • Choice“[This volume],… excellently arranged and theoretically reflected, offers a very detailed overview of the state of discussion on the manifold forms of structural discrimination against Roma/Roma in Central and Eastern Europe and the associated identity-political struggles… – [The volume conveys] insights that are of the highest socio-political importance in view of the regression of democratic institutions in Europe and the (re-)strengthening of European racism and which need to be translated more strongly into politics, the media and civil society.” • Anthropos“The different chapters of the book provide readers with valuable insights into diverse aspects of Roma life…The book clarifies how the last decades have brought not only an intensification of structural violence against Roma but also more vocal claims for recognition and empowerment which have been driven by diverse Roma movements, activist groups supported by the European Union and other international players and philanthropic organizations…Overall, the authors of the book suggest a promising new action research agenda based on the triad of recognition, redistribution and representation.” • Ethnic and Racial Studies“This volume is a thoughtful and compelling read addressing some of the most persistent issues facing Roma communities in Europe today… provides the reader with a detailed and nuanced portrait of contemporary Roma life in Europe.” • Aidan McGarry, Loughborough University“An important contribution to Romani Studies, which gives valuable context to new directions and strategies being adopted by Roma in the spheres of identity, social movement activism and cultural performance. Essential reading for campaigners, researchers and practitioners.” • Andrew Ryder, Corvinus University Budapest

• List of IllustrationsForeword: Roma, Jews and European HistoryMalachi H. HacohenAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsPART I: INTRODUCTIONSIntroduction: The Roma in Contemporary Europe: Struggling for Identity at a Time of Proliferating Identity PoliticsHuub van Baar with Angéla KóczéChapter 1. Decolonizing Canonical Roma Representations: The Cartographer with an ArmyHuub van BaarPART II: SOCIETY, HISTORY AND CITIZENSHIPChapter 2. The Impact of Multi-faceted Segregation on Roma Collective Identity and Citizenship RightsJúlia SzalaiChapter 3. Reflections on Socialist-Era Archives in Hungary and Shifting Romani IdentityNidhi TrehanChapter 4. Gendered and Racialized Social Insecurity of Roma in East Central EuropeAngéla KóczéPART III: EUROPE AND THE CHALLENGE OF 'ETHNIC MINORITY GOVERNANCE'Chapter 5. Governing the Roma, Bordering Europe: Europeanization, Securitization and Differential InclusionHuub van BaarChapter 6. Ethnic Identity and Policymaking: A Critical Analysis of the EU Framework for National Roma Integration StrategiesIulius RostasPART IV: GENDER AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTSChapter 7. Intersectional Intricacies: Romani Women’s Activists at the Crossroads of Race and GenderDebra L. SchultzChapter 8. Can the Tables Be Turned with a New Strategic Alliance? The Struggles of the Romani Women’s Movement in Central and Eastern EuropeVioletta ZentaiPART V: ART AND CULTUREChapter 9. Ethnicity Unbound: Conundrums of Culture in Representations of RomaCarol SilvermanChapter 10. Identity as a Weapon of the Weak? Understanding the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture – An Interview with Tímea Junghaus and Anna Mirga-KruszelnickaTina MagazziniChapter 11. A ‘Gypsy Revolution’: The Ongoing Legacy of Delaine & Damian Le BasAnnabel Tremlett and Delaine Le BasEpilogue: The Challenge of Recognition, Redistribution and Representation of Roma in Contemporary Europe.Angéla Kóczé and Huub van BaarIndex