”Din lilla jävla tattarunge” : en studie om exkludering i Katitzi och 5768 visningar på Youtube

In this study we have chosen to analyze two different children's books. One of the books is called Katitzi (1969) and the other book is called 5768 visningar på Youtube (2021). In this study we aim for one specific goal which is to analyze how exclusionary treatment are being portrayed in these books. We also focus on highlighting how “gypsies" are being excluded in different forms by the society and in the school environment. With this study we hope to be able to clarify that the way romani people are being excluded, based on prejudices in these books changes over time. Therefore we hope to raise awareness amongst teachers to educate and choose relevant children’s literature that also lifts excluding aspects as a way to teach right and wrong. We believe this is important due to the fact that reading has a central role in school, and also that the school must promote an inclusive environment regardless of ethnicity. Our study is based on professor Maria Nikolajeva´s (2017) motive and theme about finding belonging. The results of this study show that the excluding aspects that are being portrayed in each book are very clear but in different ways. Since both of the books refer to the issue about being excluded due to ethnicity, we believe that teachers can use these books to educate children how to treat each other well and not judge or jump to preconceptions based on origin.