ROMI U HRVATSKOJ DEVEDESETIH
GYPSIES IN CROATIA IN THE NINETIES

Summary/Abstract: Research on the social and developmental position of Gypsies in Croatia was carried out in 1998 in five Croatian settlements. It is interesting that the initial incentive was given by the Gypsies, with the aim ot opening up the debate on issues burdening the Gypsy national community in Croatia both scientifically and professionally and based on more detailed data. The project included only sedentary Gypsies and the research was conducted in settlements with a greater concentration of members of this population. In the selection of settlements several criteria were observed: Gypsy groups settled in urban and rural settlements were included, then “autochthonous” and recently settled groups, and finally groups belonging to different religious confessions. In discussion with the heads of families data were gathered about all the members of the Gypsy family, the living standard and household equipment, material status and income resources. Also, the heads of houses would share opinions on the problems of the settlement as well as the social position and Gypsy issues. Most of the data gathered are interpreted in the article. The research has, apart from an objective insight into the life and problems of sedentary Gypsies, also indicated their wish to participate, more efficiently and in greater numbers, in attempts at finding solutions to fundamental life issues.

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