Gypsies and Travellers in England and Roma in Finland continue to face discrimination
Even assimilation into the majority lifestyle isn’t enough to protect against discrimination and racism, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. In England, Gypsies and Travellers are faced with state policies that are coercive and often institutionally racist. Roma in Finland, on the other hand, have been targeted with positive discrimination policies, but are nevertheless perceived as a deviant group. Racism and discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers in England is highly visible and often serious. Politicians, the media and ordinary citizens can