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Antigypsyism in comparison with Afrophobia, Antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism

Course

Antigypsyism in comparison with Afrophobia, Antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism

15 credits

Autumn / Spring

50%

Distance

The course provides a deeper understanding of antigypsyism by using comparisons that clarify similarities and differences between it and the other forms of racism studied on the course: Afrophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism. During the course you will critically discuss and apply the above terms to describe historical and current phenomena, as well as problematising various definitions of racism.

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Antigypsyism in comparison with Afrophobia, Antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism Antigypsyism is an under-communicated topic of growing importance, because inclusion strategies have proven ineffective without strategies to combat antigypsyism. This course examines the concept and phenomenon of antigypsyism through comparisons that clarify its similarities and differences with other forms of racism: Afrophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism. You will critically discuss and apply the above terms to describe historical and current phenomena, as well as problematising various definitions of racism. Key issues in the research fields of racism, Afrophobia, antisemitism, antigypsyism, Islamophobia and anti-Sami racism are covered, and you will gain specific expertise at analysing antigypsyism and developing counter-strategies. Teaching is conducted remotely, in the form of lectures, guest lectures and seminars, with total contact hours of around two per week. The course is assessed through written assignments and oral discussion exercises.