JoLIE 7/2014
ROMA SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION
Călina Ana Buţiu
University of Alba Iulia, Romania
Abstract
This article presents a synopsis of the situation of Roma social inclusion achieved through education policy mechanisms. Affirmative action which is common for minorities in democratic countries is described and analysed for Roma in Romania which, despite some failures in education in general, have made significant progress in increasing the level of secondary education - and tertiary in particular. The findings reveal some opportunities created for Roma people through affirmative action in higher education in Romania.
Key words: Roma students; Educational policy; Social inclusion; Affirmative action.
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How to cite this article: Buţiu, C. A. (2014). Roma social inclusion through higher education. Journal of Linguistic and Intercultural Education – JoLIE, 7, 55-68. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29302/jolie.2014.7.4
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