The dynamics of religiousness among the Roma in Slovakia – a road to integration or social exclusion? Cover Image

Dynamika religijności Romów na Słowacji – droga ku integracji czy wykluczeniu społecznemu?
The dynamics of religiousness among the Roma in Slovakia – a road to integration or social exclusion?

Author(s): Tatiana Zachar Podolinská, Tomáš Hrustič
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Muzeum Okręgowe w Tarnowie
Keywords: Roma; Slovakia;religiousness;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of a research conducted by a group of Slovak researchers in the SIRONA 2010 project. Various spheres of life of Roma people influenced by the activity of registered and unofficial churches, religious groups and communities, have been put under analysis. The analysis, based on the indicators of social integration (WIS), referred to the changes affecting Roma societies subject to religious activity. The quality of social networks within the communities was examined, followed by the interpretation of their pro-integrative (pro-inclusive) or pro-exclusive potential.

  • Issue Year: 4/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 125-151
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: English, Polish, Romany