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Is there evidence of significant levels of segregation between minority groups and the majority population?

Code:
RED66
Key Area:
Housing & Segregation
Strand(s):
Racism, Discrimination
01/02/2012 - 16:55
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Qualitative Info

As statistical data do not ascertain information on ethnicity, it is difficult to provide clear figures on Sinti and Roma as well as on other minority groups in Germany. Due to the data situation, it is impossible to give quantitative statements on housing conditions and levels of segregation of minorities.
Nevertheless, some analyses of non-representative qualitative data show that Sinti and Roma live more often in outskirts of larger cities, which often have a poorer infrastructure, or in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Further, the areas, where Sinti and Roma live, are partly situated in an environmentally problematic area (e.g. industrial zones, close to train tracks etc.). Besides social and economic factors, discrimination (for example due to anti-Roma prejudices) also seems to be a factor for disadvantaged housing situations (Peucker et. al. 2009, p. 6).


 

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Groups affected/interested Roma & Travelers
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Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Housing, Integration - social cohesion
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