Anthropologist Reflects on 25 Years of Research in Roma Settlement in Eastern Slovakia

Anthropologist Ondřej Skripnik has been conducting research in a Roma settlement in eastern Slovakia for 25 years, documenting life within these marginalized communities. In a recent interview, Skripnik described how he first began his fieldwork in the settlement and reflected on the disappointments he has encountered during his decades of research. His long-term study provides insights into the social conditions and challenges faced by Roma communities, who represent Slovakia's largest ethnic minority and often live in segregated settlements with limited access to basic services and employment opportunities.