Gypsies and Travellers : Empowerment and Inclusion in British Society

"The eviction at Dale Farm in the UK in 2011 brought the conflicting issues relating to Gypsy and Traveller accommodation to the attention of the world's media. However, as the furore surrounding the eviction has died down, the very pressing issues of accommodation need, inequality of access to education, healthcare and employment, and exclusion from British (and European) society is still very much evident. This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British society, including health, social policy, employment and education. It also looks at the dilemmas faced in representing disadvantaged minority groups in media and political discourse, theories on power, control and justice and the impact of European initiatives on inclusion. Gypsies and Travellers: Empowerment and Inclusion in British Society will be of interest to students, academics, policy makers, practitioners, those working in the media, police, education and health services, and of course to Gypsies and Travellers themselves."--Publisher's website Gypsies and Travellers Contents List of figures Foreword by Lord Avebury Acknowledgements Notes on contributors Part One: Context, issues and policy responses 1. Setting the context: Gypsies and Travellers in British society Introduction The context Who are Gypsies and Travellers? Roma Ethnicity and race Gypsy and Traveller identity From New Labour to the Big Society Structure of the book 2. Accommodation needs and planning issues Introduction Theoretical framework A brief history of Gypsy and Traveller planning policy Planning changes introduced by the Coalition Government from 2010 onwards Research on the impact of Planning Circular 01/06 Human rights A place to stay – too much to ask? Understanding different cultural needs in planning Commons sharing and emerging initiatives to provide sites Conclusion 3. Gypsy and Traveller health Introduction: health inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers Social determinants of health and health equity: the causes of the causes Gypsy and Traveller access to healthcare Addressing Gypsy and Traveller health inequalities and access to healthcare Inclusive practice in improving Gypsy and Traveller health and healthcare experience Health reform agenda 4. Education, inclusion and government policy Introduction Inclusion The education of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers under the Labour government Recognising the issues Ethnic monitoring The national strategies Target setting Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month E-Learning and Mobility Project (E-LAMP) Elective home education Research The role of Traveller education support Coalition government policies impacting on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller educational inclusion Education funding The White Paper and the Education Act 2011 Vocational education The impact of change 5. Gypsies and Travellers and social policy: marginality and insignificance. A case study of Gypsy and Traveller children in care Introduction Social policy: a brief discussion Undermining social policy The study Gypsy and Traveller voice: implications for social policy Conclusion 6. Gypsies and Travellers: economic practices, social capital and embeddedness Introduction Market societies and social capital Gypsy and Traveller economic cultures The decline of traditional employment practices The economic impact of site shortages Economic adaptability and post-industrial economies Gendered ‘waged’ employment Mutualism, social enterprise and the ‘Big Society’ Conclusion Part Two: Empowering Gypsies and Travellers 7. Justice and empowerment Introduction Theories of power and empowerment Gypsies and Travellers resisting through representation Lobbying for justice and empowerment Ideas on justice in a policing context Justice from local political and community representatives? Conclusion 8. Recognising Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history and culture The contesting of culture in Traveller education Putting the history back into history month GRT voices and contemporary culture The future 9. Research with and for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers: combining policy, practice and community in action research Introduction Research with excluded minority ethnic communities: the ethical basis for PAR and intercultural approaches Challenges in and benefits to using PAR approaches The research projects Justifying the use of PAR techniques Conclusion 10. ‘Stamp on the Camps’: the social construction of Gypsies and Travellers in media and political debate Introduction Discourse in the news: a framework for ‘othering’ Case study on newspaper representation of Gypsies and Travellers: ‘Stamp on the Camps’ media campaign ‘Stamp out the Prejudice’ Complaints against The Sun Case study on television representation – Big Fat Gypsy Weddings Conclusion: the cycle of news and views 11. EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies: insights into empowerment and inclusive policy development Introduction Europe-wide Roma strategies The Roma voice in Europe Arguments for dialogue on policies towards Roma The role of NGOs Roma involvement in policy processes in Central and Eastern Europe Proposals to facilitate Roma empowerment Conclusion Part Three: Conclusions 12. Conclusion and next steps: inclusion, space and empowerment for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers? Challenges of policy reform Let us legislate for ‘reality’ rather than ‘perception’ – the problem of ‘fairness’ ‘It’s political correctness gone mad!’ Going local Empowerment and justice: the need for governance and leadership A new future in Europe? Marginalisation and exclusion Identity Dream for the future Index The Eviction At Dale Farm In The Uk In 2011 Brought The Conflicting Issues Relating To Gypsy And Traveller Accommodation To The Attention Of The World's Media. However, As The Furore Surrounding The Eviction Has Died Down, The Very Pressing Issues Of Accommodation Need, Inequality Of Access To Education, Healthcare And Employment, And Exclusion From British (and European) Society Is Still Very Much Evident.this Topical Book Examines And Debates A Range Of Themes Facing Gypsies And Travellers In British Society, Including Health, Social Policy, Employment And Education. It Also Looks At The Dilemmas Faced In Representing Disadvantaged Minority Groups In Media And Political Discourse, Theories On Power, Control And Justice And The Impact Of European Initiatives On Inclusion.gypsies And Travellers: Empowerment And Inclusion In British Society Will Be Of Interest To Students, Academics, Policy Makers, Practitioners, Those Working In The Media, Police, Education And Health Services, And Of Course To Gypsies And Travellers Themselves.--publisher's Website. Pt. 1. Context, Issues And Policy Responses : Setting The Context: Gypsies And Travellers In British Society / Joanna Richardson And Andrew Ryder ; Accommodation Needs And Planning Issues / Joanna Richardson And Maggie Smith-bendell ; Gypsy And Traveller Health / Patrice Van Cleemput ; Education, Inclusion And Government Policy / Brian Foster And Sarah Cemlyn ; Gypsies, Travellers And Social Policy: Marginality And Insignificance: A Case Study Of Gypsy And Traveller Children In Care / Dan Allen ; Gypsies And Travellers: Economic Practices, Social Capital And Embeddedness / Margaret Greenfields, Andrew Ryder And David Smith -- Pt. 2. Empowering Gypsies And Travellers : Justice And Empowerment? / Joanna Richardson And Andrew Ryder ; Recognising Gypsy/traveller History And Culture / Thomas Acton And Andrew Ryder ; Research With And For Gypsies, Roma And Travellers: Combining Policy, Practice And Community In Action Research / Margaret Greenfields And Andrew Ryder ; 'stamp On The Camps': The Social Construction Of Gypsies And Travellers In Media And Political Debate / Joanna Richardson And Richard O'neill ; Eu Framework For National Roma Integration Strategies: Insights Into Empowerment And Inclusive Policy Development / Iulius Rostas And Andrew Ryder -- Pt. 3. Conclusions: Conclusion And Next Steps: Inclusion, Space And Empowerment For Gypsies, Roma And Travellers / Joanna Richardson And Andrew Ryder. Edited By Joanna Richardson And Andrew Ryder. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 223-247) And Index.

The eviction at Dale Farm in the UK in 2011 brought the conflicting issues relating to Gypsy and Traveller accommodation to the attention of the world's media.However, as the furore surrounding the eviction has died down, the very pressing issues of accommodation need, inequality of access to education, healthcare and employment, and exclusion from British (and European) society is still very much evident. This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British society, including health, social policy, employment and education. It also looks at the dilemmas faced in representing disadvantaged minority groups in media and political discourse, theories on power, control and justice and the impact of European initiatives on inclusion. Gypsies and Travellers: Empowerment and inclusion in British society will be of interest to students, academics, policy makers, practitioners, those working in the media, police, education and health services, and of course to Gypsies and Travellers themselves.

Now more than ever the issues of accommodation, education, health care, employment, and social exclusion for British Gypsy and Traveller communities need to be addressed. This book looks at Gypsies and Travellers in British society, touching on topics such as media and political representation, power, justice, and the impact of European initiatives for inclusion. In doing so, it offers important new insights for students, academics, policy makers, journalists, service providers, and others working with these groups.