The Roma Minority in the Education System of Bulgaria

Abstract

In this chapter, Milena Ivova Ilieva describes the Roma minority in the education system of Bulgaria, where – according to data from non-governmental organizations working directly with the Roma community – the number of Roma people varies between 8-10% of the total population. The situation of the Roma community is characterized by its marginal position in the society at different levels, which stands out more clearly against the process of globalization. Ilieva shows the disadvantages in social situation and presents a general overview of the classification of the Roma Community about educational integration. She analyses the official statistical data and gives reasons for the low education level of Roma in Bulgaria and describes the policy measures for Roma integration after 1989. She concludes that at this stage of their existence, the programs which the Bulgarian State is trying to apply with regard to Roma, are not effective and do not conform to the specifics of the Roma community.

Citation

(2019), "The Roma Minority in the Education System of Bulgaria", Ilieva, M.I., Óhidy, A. and Forray, K.R. (Ed.) Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Central and Eastern Europe, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. XXX-XXX. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-259-120191003