Assessment on social stigma and discrimination of Gafat Bete-Israel minorities in Hossana town administration and surroundings, Hadiya zone, Ethiopia

Abstract

The objective of the study is to assess on social stigma and discrimination of minority ethno group of Gafat Bete-Israel people in Hossana town administration and surroundings. Members of GafatBete Israel people living for prolonged years in Hosanna town. During their life time, they are stigmatized and discriminated by the members of the society in all aspects of their lives. The study focused on social, educational, economic, justice, political, religious and employment areas. This study utilized qualitative research design to analyze the data through thematized descriptive analysis. 8 participants of Gafat Bete-Israel people and 8 professionals from  different sector offices  were involved for the interview in the study. Totally, 16 participants were included in  the interview. Observation is one of the tools in order to enrich the information.  The findings of the study revealed that the Gafat Bete-Israel ethnic minority people stigmatized and discriminated in social, educational, political, economic, justice, religious and employment aspects. The study indicated that the social stigma and discrimination are highly affected their whole social live. This stigma and discrimination deprived of their rights in not to exercise equal rights, freedoms and dignity with others.