Gypsy Stigma and Exclusion in Turkey, 1970: The Social Dynamics of Exclusionary Violence

Ozatesler, G.

Using an oral history approach, this book draws on Gypsy and non-Gypsy narratives to tell the story of Gypsy forced dislocation from Bayramic, a northwestern town of Turkey, in 1970. Gül Özatesler examines memory construction, the categories of Gypsyness and Turkishness, and the different perspectives and positions that emerged, considering all in relation to underlying socioeconomic structure. The book reveals how ethnic and other identities can be deployed to conceal socioeconomic and political inequalities.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-02-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349481705

DOI: 10.1057/9781137386625

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 247