The Roma Population in Slovakia: The Study Case of the Intercultural Dialogue
The Roma Population in Slovakia: The Study Case of the Intercultural Dialogue

Summary/Abstract: The “Roma issue” had been gaining significance especially due to the attempts of the Slovak republic to join the EU. The international environment was putting still more and more pressure on the state to make some steps which were inevitable in order to improve the status of the minorities in Slovakia. To find solutions to such a complex problem has turned to be difficult especially considering all the circumstances which have been influencing Roma current situation. The opinion of the majority has remained throughout the history more negative than positive. Apart from the different culture and the entire lifestyle of Roma, the gap between the majority and Roma has been even intensified by the prejudices and stereotypes which have been prevalent in the Slovak society. Although the relations are considered to be bad, the cooperation exists and this creates a hope for more pleasant mutual coexistence.

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