The main goal of this study is to demonstrate the urgent need for a specific legislation to address the rights of the Romani People in Brazil, not only as a social inclusion guarantee but also as a form of historical repair. Therefore this work will analyze the little existent legal material on the matter and examine the Romani Protection Bill, proposed in 2011 and still under debate.
This text is divided in three chapters in which are discussed social rights and their applicability through public policies and the public policies available to the Romani population, the history of their presence in the country and their current demands. The first Romani people to get to Brazil were forced here by law in the 16th century. Exiled from Portugal and Spain, they remained in a land that branded them as unwanted. The legal system determined it was a crime to be a Romani. The situation did not change through the centuries and it was only in the last part of the 20th century that Brazilian legislation began to pay attention to the State’s duty towards them. An ethnic minority of almost one million inhabitants, the Romani are slowly coming out of the social invisibility they were thrown in by the hand of the State. In this research it is shown what has been done to change the reality of this social group in the country and what they would like to see done.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Exile and immigration: how the Romani people came to Brazil
- Antigypsyism Policies in Portugal and the exile of the Calon.
- A new immigration wave and more clashes with the State
- Public Policies and how the current legislation mentions to the
Romani People
- Social Rights and public policies
- Public Policies for the Romani People
- Do rights apply in real life?
- Testimonies of persecution and a call for rights.
- Afterword
Objectives and Key Themes
This work aims to examine the urgent need for specific legislation addressing the demands of the Romani people in Brazil. It delves into the intersection of law, history, and anthropology, exploring the historical context of Romani presence in Brazil and the complex relationship between social rights and ethnic minorities.
- The history of Romani immigration to Brazil and the challenges they faced.
- The impact of discriminatory policies and antigypsyism on the Romani community.
- The legal framework surrounding social rights and its application to the Romani people.
- The need for specific legislation to protect the rights of the Romani community in Brazil.
- The importance of understanding Romani culture and history in promoting social inclusion.
Chapter Summaries
The introduction explores the author's personal experience with the Romani people, highlighting the lack of understanding and representation of their culture in Brazilian society. It emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the Romani community and its historical context.
The first chapter delves into the history of Romani immigration to Brazil, tracing their arrival from Portugal and the challenges they faced due to antigypsyism policies. It examines the impact of these policies on the Romani community and the persistent discrimination they have endured.
The second chapter explores the existing legal framework in Brazil regarding social rights and its application to the Romani people. It analyzes the specific public policies implemented for ethnic minorities and their effectiveness in addressing the needs of the Romani community.
The third chapter examines the real-life experiences of Romani people in Brazil, drawing on testimonies of persecution and discrimination. It highlights the challenges they face in accessing social rights and the urgent need for legislative protections.
Keywords
The key terms and topics of this work include Romani people, Brazil, immigration, antigypsyism, social rights, public policies, ethnic minorities, discrimination, legislation, and cultural inclusion.
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- Doctor Lívia Sudare (Author), 2013, Romani People in Brazil. From Exile to the Search for Social Rights, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/366734
