Romafobia – o abordare teoretică

Abstract

Today, Roma people are one of the most underrepresented communities in Europe, facing a rise in negative attitudes towards them. In many societies, it is considered acceptable to discriminate against Roma people by invoking presumed negative traits assumed to be common among all Roma individuals. These traits are often associated with criminality, deviance, and a parasitic lifestyle. The aim of this study is to highlight the theoretical aspects related to anti-Roma sentiment, as well as the factors contributing to this form of discrimination, such as prejudice, nationalism, and ethnic identity.

Keywords

• anti-roma sentiment
• prejudice
• threat
• ethnic identity
• nationalism