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July 10, 2026Housing Theory and Society

From a Socialist “Elite Quarter” To a Post-Socialist “Ghetto“: The Story of a Czech Housing Estate for Roma

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MČMarie Černá

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This article examines the transformation of Chanov from a planned estate to a stigmatized ghetto, highlighting the implications of housing policy.

Key Points

  • The article aims to analyze how the Chanov estate reflects state-managed housing policies for Roma across socialist and post-socialist contexts.
  • Examines historical plans and governance practices in Chanov from the 1970s to present.
  • Compares institutional roles and governance dynamics under socialism and post-socialism.
  • Analyzes the socio-political implications of housing on Roma communities.
  • Demonstrates the shift from paternalistic oversight to fragmented governance by NGOs and contractors in post-socialism.
  • Reveals how housing policies contributed to the naturalization of social inequalities.
  • Highlights Chanov's evolution from a segregated housing solution to a stigmatized ghetto.

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Marie Černá (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508b536eeac72a437a0191https://doi.org/10.1080/14036096.2026.2698932
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