Essential reading for those who want to develop greater knowledge and
awareness of the history, culture and lifestyles of GRT people.
There are many misconceptions about the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller
communities in the UK and Ireland. Little is understood of their culture
and they are often marginalised by society. This book dispels many of
the myths and gives a compassionate and empathetic view of the daily
struggles they face including discrimination, racism and poverty. It
also reviews criticisms directed at them and determines whether these
are justified. Services are analysed to establish what works and what is
weak. Packed with expert opinions from professionals working in the
field and case studies and vignettes, garnered from personal interviews
by the author with GRT people.
Drawing from a wide range of perspectives from both inside and outside
the respective communities, this book provides readers with all the key
elements required to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of these
remarkable communities and their cultures.