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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)7. The word "Gypsy" is an exonym. Meaning it's a name given to the Romani by outsiders.
It's a negative word. Think of all the negative connotations of the word, along with the negative derivations of the word.
My family is from an area in Georgia with a large Romani sub-group population. I didn't grow up in the area, but I spent a lot of time there.
They will tell you who they are - Romani, Romanichel, Traveller, etc.. Well, they'll tell you if you treat them with respect.
Some families in the town where my family is from have appeared on that show about Roma life/coming of age/getting married. They're Romanichel.
They can call themselves whatever they want.
That doesn't mean everyone gets to do the same.
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Yup, knew one in college. She loved to play up the stereotypes to mess with people
Amishman
Apr 2022
#31
Why would some rando on DU claiming to have Roma heritage make you feel better about it?
meadowlander
Apr 2022
#4
But why specifically their opinion if not to reduce any guilt about liking the song if you can
meadowlander
Apr 2022
#6
The word "Gypsy" is an exonym. Meaning it's a name given to the Romani by outsiders.
Solly Mack
Apr 2022
#7
This has been a known slur for decades, and the US has the largest Roma population
obamanut2012
Apr 2022
#23
It varies across countries; in the UK, most don't see it as a slur at all
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2022
#11