SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ROMA POPULATION IN THE SLOVAK

Slovakia has one of the largest Roma minority in Europe, and its size does not have a real image. Roma ethnicity is different from the majority of basic social characteristics and face discrimination and prejudice in society. Most of the Roma population is dependent on the social system, whether objective or subjective reasons.The main problem is the poor integration of the Roma population in the labor market, which makes them suitable to higher risk of poverty and social exclusion. Lack of statistical data on the living conditions of Roma households prevents policymakers take action to improve the quality of life for this population group.