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I Met Lucky People: The Story of the Romani Gypsies

Book by Yaron Matras · 4 quotes · Romani, Roma, Romani Gypsies

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“But on one occasion he was lost for words. 'If it's all as bad as you describe,' asked an inconspicuous young man at the end of one of the lectures, 'then why did you choose to become a Gypsy?' His image of Gypsies had marked them as a mere lifestyle, a fashion, a brand.”

Culture Education Racism Social Justice Gypsy Cultural Appropriation Stereotyping Romani Romani Gypsies

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“So entrenched is our fictional image of Gypsies that we often brush aside real-world experiences as a mirage when they contradict the picture that we have absorbed and internalized.”

Culture Racism Gypsy Roma Arts And Humanities Stereotyping Romani Romani Gypsies

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“The thought of even more permanent separation of children through boarding schools or foster homes is even more troublesome, and Roms in countries such as Norway, Sweden, Hungary and Switzerland are still haunted by the memory of periods in the history of their communities during which the practice of separating Romani children from their families was encouraged by authorities as a means of forcibly integrating the young generations of Roms into mainstream society.”

Racism Adoption Crimes Against Humanity Roma Romani Romani Gypsies Forced Adoption Forced Assimilation

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“I recall my Romani friend who drives from village to village to offer his services to potential clients and who claims, when asked about his origin, to be Irish or Italian. 'I make a living by denying who I am,' he says.”

Racism Passing Gypsy Roma Romani Romani Gypsy

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