ABSTRACT
The importance of determining the social and educational status of gypsy children in Bulgaria is being highlighted in the reform agenda immediately following the political changes of 1989. This is partly because of an increasing interest among educationists and researchers in particular, and in society in general. An important part of this process is to provide insights relating to the experiences of ethnic minorities in Bulgaria, their rights, and the extent to which these rights have been enhanced or guaranteed by a process of social inclusion. The over-arching political aim of the reform agenda is to transform the traditional hegemonic state order into a democratic one; during this period of transition, a closer look at issues concerning culture and ethnicity has been required, and will be required in the future.
