Intersectional Theory and Roma Women´s Activism: Exploring Empowerment, Resistance and Social Change
Intersectional Theory and Roma Women´s Activism: Exploring Empowerment, Resistance and Social Change

Author(s): Gwendolyn Albert, Selma Muhić Dizdarević
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: Activism; Marginalization; Roma; Roma women
Summary/Abstract: Roma women, a marginalized and often silenced community, have historically engaged in persistent struggles to assert their rights and amplify their voices through various forms of activism. This article adopts a qualitative approach, drawing on semi-structured interviews, to provide a nuanced understanding of the experiences and strategies employed by Roma women activists. The theoretical framework guiding this research encompasses theories of social movements, theories of social change, and theories of intersectionality, collectively contributing to a comprehensive exploration of Roma women’s activism. These theories explore factors such as resource mobilization, political opportunity structures, and framing processes that shape the formation and development of social movements (Della Porta, Diani 2006). As mentioned, this article utilizes theories of social movements to examine the collective action and mobilization strategies employed by Roma women activists. Building on the work of della Porta and Diani (2006), this framework explores factors that influence the formation and development of social movements. Resource mobilization, political opportunity structures, and framing processes are integral components considered within this framework.

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