“Integrating” Bulgarian Roma—discrepancies between words and deeds : Experiences of Roma Mothers and Roma Social Workers in the Ghetto of Pazardzjik, Southwest Bulgaria

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to answer the research question of why the process of inclusion of the Bulgarian Roma in Bulgaria seems to give no actual results despite all the EU strategic documents and Roma inclusion programmes adopted by the Bulgarian government. What are the reasons for its ineffectiveness and futility, and how does this affect the lives of the individual Roma person? This study explores the views and experiences of Roma mothers and Roma social workers concerning their inclusion into the Bulgarian society.