Romani studies (occasionally Gypsiology) is an

interdisciplinary Interdisciplinarity or interdisciplinary studies involves the combination of multiple academic disciplines into one activity (e.g., a research project). It draws knowledge from several other fields like sociology, anthropology, psychology, ec ...

ethnic studies Ethnic studies, in the United States, is the interdisciplinary study of difference—chiefly race, ethnicity, and nation, but also sexuality, gender, and other such markings—and power, as expressed by the state, by civil society, and by indivi ...

field concerned with the culture, history and political experiences of the

Romani people The Romani (also spelled Romany or Rromani , ), colloquially known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, traditionally nomadic itinerants. They live in Europe and Anatolia, and have diaspora populations located worldwide, with sig ...

. The discipline also focuses on the interactions between other peoples and Romas, and their mindset towards the Romas. Other terms for the academic field include ''Ziganology'', ''Ciganology'', ''Romology'', ''Romalogy'', and ''Romistics''. Some of the notable scholars of Romani studies includes Colin Clark and Lev Cherenkov among others.

Publications

Some of the dedicated publications on Romani studies are: *''Critical Romani Studies'' (

Central European University Central European University (CEU) is a private research university accredited in Austria, Hungary, and the United States, with campuses in Vienna and Budapest. The university is known for its highly intensive programs in the social sciences and ...

, Hungary) *'' Romani Studies'' (

Gypsy Lore Society The Gypsy Lore Society was founded in Great Britain in 1888 to unite persons interested in the history and lore of Gypsies and rovers and to establish closer contacts among scholars studying aspects of such cultures. History David MacRitchie w ...

, United States) *Romani studies back catalogue of the

University of Hertfordshire Press University of Hertfordshire Press was formed in 1992 as the publishing wing of the University of Hertfordshire. Its first publication was a book celebrating the institution's change in status from polytechnic to university. ''Our Heritage'' (Univ ...

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*Romani tagged articles at

Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of high ...

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References

External links

Romani Project at the University of ManchesterList of Romani studies publications from University of Hertfordshire PressThe 2011 Inaugural Conference in Romani Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Ethnic studies Romani advocacy {{Romani-stub

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