Roma Discrimination Against Minorities

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Due to their way of life, the Roma are subject to discrimination and segregation, which also worsen their status. The unfairness against the Roma community as a result in discrimination also emerges in the health care, and among the health care professionals. According to Zabreb (2012), “a European Union survey on discrimination against minorities conducted in several members states in 2009 showed that between 11 and 23% of Roma respondents declared that they experienced discrimination at the hands of health care workers in the preceding twelve months” (p. 64). A prejudice against the Roma population in health care institution has always taken third place after discrimination in the private sector and in hiring. In conclusion, there are number