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What about us?’ Gypsies, travellers and ‘white racism’ in secondary schools in England

What about us?’ Gypsies, travellers and ‘white racism’ in secondary schools in England
What about us?’ Gypsies, travellers and ‘white racism’ in secondary schools in England
This article examines the concept of ‘White racism’ in relation to the experiences of Gypsy and Traveller groups in England. It is based on ethnographic research conducted in two secondary schools during the years 2006–2009. Interviews were carried out with pupils attending the secondary schools, their mothers and members of the Traveller Education Service. The research reveals that racism experienced by White Gypsy and Traveller groups is understood differently to that experienced by non-White minority ethnic groups. This is further related to how Gypsy and Traveller groups are perceived inside and outside schools, as ‘others’ and ‘outsiders’. The article considers discourses around racism and discrimination and how they might work to disadvantage Gypsy and Traveller groups in schools.

0962-0214
315-329
Bhopal, Kalwant
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Bhopal, Kalwant
5ac0970e-1c42-4757-87df-6fdb6f826314

Bhopal, Kalwant (2011) What about us?’ Gypsies, travellers and ‘white racism’ in secondary schools in England. International Studies in Sociology of Education, 21 (4), 315-329. (doi:10.1080/09620214.2011.640520).

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This article examines the concept of ‘White racism’ in relation to the experiences of Gypsy and Traveller groups in England. It is based on ethnographic research conducted in two secondary schools during the years 2006–2009. Interviews were carried out with pupils attending the secondary schools, their mothers and members of the Traveller Education Service. The research reveals that racism experienced by White Gypsy and Traveller groups is understood differently to that experienced by non-White minority ethnic groups. This is further related to how Gypsy and Traveller groups are perceived inside and outside schools, as ‘others’ and ‘outsiders’. The article considers discourses around racism and discrimination and how they might work to disadvantage Gypsy and Traveller groups in schools.

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Published date: December 2011
Organisations: Social Justice & Inclusive Education

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Local EPrints ID: 205965
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/205965
ISSN: 0962-0214
PURE UUID: efadb2a8-4cc1-4db5-968b-fca62c6a2ed7

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Date deposited: 13 Dec 2011 16:57
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 04:35

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Author: Kalwant Bhopal

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