Centuries-long persecution, the genocide carried out during the Second World War, marginalization and exposure to structural violence arising from the unequal distribution of power and resources—and embedded, for example, through class differences, elitism, nationalism, racism, and sexism within social or other societal structures—form the basis for a thorough discussion about the position of Roma in society. The dominant portrayal of this people, especially through culture and art, as “exotic” is in fact an aggravating factor for the development of quality social relations with the majority community. The texts were created as part of a project promoting journalistic excellence implemented by the Agency for Electronic Media.
