CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Aslim, Tugay |
|---|---|
| Title | Education and Employment: A Comparative Analysis of Mainstream and Roma Policies in Turkey |
| Summary | The socio-economic integration of the Roma community, Europe's largest ethnic minority, remains a significant challenge across many countries, including Turkey. The lack of education among the Roma community in Turkey has a profound impact on employment opportunities. Education and employment are pivotal to the social inclusion and advancement of the Roma, serving not only as means for individual and community development but also as tools to combat systemic discrimination and poverty. This thesis delves into the current policy objectives and strategies employed by both the European Union and Turkey to address the educational and employment needs of the Roma population. By examining these policies, the thesis aims to assess their effectiveness in meeting the local needs of the Roma community and to compare the approaches of the EU and Turkey in fostering the socio-economic integration of Roma citizens. The findings of this research highlight significant barriers to education and employment for the Roma community in Turkey, including low enrollment rates, high dropout rates, and pervasive discrimination. The analysis reveals that while both the EU and Turkey have developed strategic frameworks to address these issues, there are notable gaps in implementation and resource allocation. The thesis recommends enhancing access to quality education, expanding vocational training programs, combating discrimination, and promoting social inclusion. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for better integration of Roma-specific policies into broader national strategies and the importance of localized, targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by the Roma community. |
| Supervisor | Torotcoi, Simona |
| Department | Romani Studies Ps |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/aslim_tugay.pdf |
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