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The disparity between de jure and de facto experiences of Romani women in the Czech Republic: An intersectional analysis
Angert, Michelle Elizabeth ; Asavei, Maria Alina (advisor) ; Kolenovská, Daniela (referee) ; Kubal, Agnieszka Maria (referee)
The Roma are historically one of the most discriminated against minorities in the world. Experiences are not universal throughout the Romani community, and Romani women in particular are subjected to greater injustices. This paper presents the vast de jure legislation from both the European Union and the Czech Republic as they relate to Romani women. These women fall under the jurisdiction of gender equality laws and the laws promoting Roma equality. While these laws, as written, strongly support anti-discrimination, the reality is actually very different, and I will demonstrate this disparity by highlighting the real experiences of Romani women in the education, healthcare, and employment sectors. Each example from these three sectors is classified and analysed using Leslie McCall and Kimberlé Crenshaw's intersectionality methodologies. Romani women in the Czech Republic are placed at the intersection of three axes of discrimination: gender, ethnicity, and ethno-gender. This state, at the confluence of these axes, is unique to Romani women and must be acknowledged as salient before Romani women can fully achieve equality within society. Keywords: equality, gender, Roma minority, ethnicity, discrimination, Romani women, intersectionality 1
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