Ireland - 2012
What is the ethnic origin of the highly segregated minority group?
- Code:
- RED67
- Key Area:
- Housing & Segregation
- Strand(s):
- Racism, Discrimination
| Short Answer |
According to a report presented to the Social Sciences and Public Policy conference held in Galway; “The greatest degree of segregation is experienced by the Travelling community, followed by people in local authority housing, followed by non-nationals and ethnic minorities. There is relatively little segregation around social class or status.” |
| Qualitative Info | |
| Group | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Majority, Asylum seekers, Africans/black people, National minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Anti-migrant/xenophobia, Nationalism, Xenophobia |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Employment - labour market, Housing, Health and social protection, Culture, Political discourse -parties - orgs, Political participation, Integration - social cohesion, Daily life |
| External Url | http://irelandafternama.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/segregation-in-irish-cities/ |
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