Current Search: Romanies -- Europe -- Social life and customs (x)
-
-
Title
-
The Roma uncovered: deconstructing the (mis)representation of a culture.
-
Creator
-
Velez, Alexi M., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology
-
Abstract/Description
-
The Roma people, often referred to by the derogatory misnomer of "gypsy," are an ethnic group plagued by (mis)representation in popular culture. Roma representations in cinema, literature, journalism, and other forms of popular culture have perpetuated a long history of Roma exclusion. This thesis aims to identify not only the many manifestations of Roma (mis)representation, but also apply anthropological theory as a means of analyzing the ramifications of such (mis)representations on the...
Show moreThe Roma people, often referred to by the derogatory misnomer of "gypsy," are an ethnic group plagued by (mis)representation in popular culture. Roma representations in cinema, literature, journalism, and other forms of popular culture have perpetuated a long history of Roma exclusion. This thesis aims to identify not only the many manifestations of Roma (mis)representation, but also apply anthropological theory as a means of analyzing the ramifications of such (mis)representations on the Roma people. This paper concludes with suggestions for an anthropologically informed methodology of representation, and hopes to challenge long standing stereotypes and misinformation about the Romani culture.
Show less
-
Date Issued
-
2012
-
PURL
-
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3352886
-
Subject Headings
-
Romanies, Social life and customs, Romanies, Social life and customs, Romanies, Public opinion, Stereotypes (Social psychology)
-
Format
-
Document (PDF)
