Gypsy Stigma and Exclusion in Turkey, 1970

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.

Auteur
Gül Özate?ler is a post-doctoral researcher at Social Policy Forum, Bo?aziçi University, Turkey.

Contenu

1. Introduction 2. Gypsies Under Surveillance 3. Historical Context: The Timing Of The Attacks 4. Gypsyness In The Town 5. Narrating The Attacks 6. Forced Dislocation: From Drivers' Feud To Gypsy Hunt 7. Conclusion