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Nov 26, 2018 · The Roma culture has a rich oral tradition, with an emphasis on family. Often portrayed as exotic and strange, the Roma have faced discrimination and persecution for centuries.
WikiProject. v. t. e. 1552 woodcut of a Romani family. The Romani people are a distinct ethnic and cultural group of peoples living all across the globe, who share a family of languages and sometimes a traditional nomadic mode of life. [1] Though their exact origins are unclear, central India is a notable point of origin. [2]
Jun 8, 2018 · I can trace my Romany ancestry back at least six generations; I was brought up to know the Romani language; to learn the old tales and to keep the Romanipen – the cleanliness taboos of the old ...
- Damian Le Bas
Nov 20, 2014 · For centuries, the Roma, or Romani, have suffered discrimination based on stereotypes about their culture. Among the stereotypes, none is more insidious than that of child abductor. A classic threat to badly behaved children is that they will be taken away by gypsies.
Jun 6, 2011 · Roma who reside in the United States have been unofficially coined “the hidden Americans”, on account of their “invisibility” among other ethnic groups, due to their dark skin and hair ...
- Melanie Sevcenko
Mental health is treated as a greater taboo than any other health problem and is rarely discussed amongst the Roma. Communicating about Mental Health Roma may talk about being sad or feeling down in relation to specific problems in their lives. In these cases it is acceptable to say that someone is depressed.
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5 days ago · Their musical heritage is vast and encompasses such traditions as flamenco. Although Roma have a rich oral tradition , their written literature is relatively sparse. In the early 21st century Roma continued to struggle with contradictions in their culture .
