Below I will show you a news from the Europa Press of 23 November 2023:
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In my opinion, Yolanda Díaz, seeks to include the Gypsy community, giving equal opportunities to Gypsy women in the workplace, but careful, in a "specific" employment plan. Looking at this, one can conclude that being inclusive does not mean not being a discriminator.
In seeking the acceptance and approval of society, people with prejudices who say they do not have them are the most discriminating, since, with the intention of being inclusive and making that inclusiveness notorious, such as giving specific jobs to Gypsy women, emphasizing that they are Gypsies, with connatural thoughts like "Spaniards of bad habits" or "Gypsy women are dishonest and steal from maidens" (María Helena Sánchez Ortega, 1977) among others, these thoughts about the Roma have persisted over the years and made their integration into society more difficult; and as a result of the social shift towards the Roma, there has been otherness.
It is a complex question, that depends on how inclusion is defined and understood on the specific context. That strategie can be seen as both inclusive and necessary when aim to address structural inequalities and promote equal access to different opportunities. However, their effectiveness depends on implementation, transparency, and the extent to which they genuinely lead to long-term integration.
Yolanda Díaz aims to promote the inclusion of the Gypsy community by providing equal employment opportunities for Gypsy women, it is important to note that this inclusion is pursued through a "specific" employment plan. While the policy seeks to address structural inequalities, it also differentiates a particular group for targeted support. This suggests that inclusion does not always equate to neutrality but can involve measures that, while aiming for equality, still distinguish between social groups.
Filipe Inácio Procópio Araújo Viana It is good to distinguish social groups and make inclusion, the bad thing is when inclusion is done emphasizing what type of social group it is. In my opinion, it's a disguised racist act.
The key difference lies in the intent and in the outcome: if the policy is designed to uplift a marginalized community and ensure equal access to opportunities, it serves an inclusive purpose. Altough, if it reinforces stereotypes or creates unnecessary separation, it risks counteracting its own goals. Rather than being a "disguised racist act," targeted inclusion efforts can achieve substantive equality — provided are implemented thoughtfully and with the ultimate aim of integration these distinguish social groups in long term scenario.
Filipe Inácio Procópio Araújo Viana I believe that this employment plan can be positively beneficial to create more job opportunities for this group. On the one hand I believe the main idea of Yolanda Diaz is to do good, but on the other hand, it should not be ignored that those people who are aware of this employment plan may be reluctant to do so by encouraging stratification. However, I still believe it is a covert and perhaps unconscious racist act, as Yolanda Díaz has something of a bad reputation in Spain.
Of course, i understand and agreed. Only with execution, analysis and evaluation of the policy in long term that your question will be answered with more certain.
Filipe Inácio Procópio Araújo Viana Of course, I appreciate your response.
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