GYÖRGY CSEPELI1, BÉLA JANKY & ISTVÁN MURÁNYI
Journal of Social Research & Policy, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, pp. 39-43 Date: December 2014 ISSN: 2067-2640 (print), 2068-9861 (electronic) Abstract: The paper presents results of an experimental investigation into the nature of “Roma” categorization. Using biological and social varieties of visual cues of persons as independent variables the perception of the persons in terms of “Roma essence” was measured. The aim of the experiment was to ascertain whether essentialism or constructionism determine the formation of the “Roma” judgment.. Keywords: Categorization; Experiment; Perception; Roma. |
1. Postal Address: Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Sociology, Sociology Department, H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A. E-mail Address: csepeli.gyorgy@tatk.elte.hu