#Antiziganism Awareness

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     I’m not the most qualified to speak about this but I haven’t seen anything else on the subject so I’ll do my best. 

     “The Romani, colloquially known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, traditionally nomadic itinerants. They live in Europe and Anatolia, and have diaspora populations located worldwide” (Wikipedia), but you probably know them as... “G*psies.” 

I censored that word because what lots of people don’t know is, that’s actually considered a slur by the Romani. “Is G*psy offensive? To answer your question about this frequently Googled term, the short answer is yes, absolutely. G*psy is straight-up racist, similar to using the n-word.” (https://mindfulmermaid.com/stopsayinggypsy/) “The true context of the word doesn’t have anything to do with being a free spirit, bohemian, or a vagabond. It has everything to do with the ethnic tensions that are still very ripe for the Roma people today.”

(This link has a lot of good information for anyone wanting to read more. https://now.org/blog/the-g-word-isnt-for-you-how-gypsy-erases-romani-women/)

     Prejudice against the Romani is called “Antiziganism” and I’ve heard it described as the last acceptable kind of racism. That word is not a good Halloween costume idea, its not a mood board aesthetic, and it’s not something to call your hipster friends. It is a very harmful slur for a racial minority who are extremely unknown and have been and are subject to many hate crimes and abuses. So please, spread awareness and stop using that word. 

[nonbinarychaoticstupid]

y'all gotta stop erasing antiziganism and pretending only antisemitism exists in media and it screams whiteness

oh no i 100% agree with you it wasn't my intention to sound like i was brushing off or ignoring that at all sdjnbfdjd but assuming you're referring to this post what i'm talking abt specifically is the discourse i've seen which is surrounding antisemitic imagery in the show and goyim showing their asses whenever people criticise anything as far as i'm aware 😭 ik there's a larger debate going on abt holocaust stuff on twitter i mentioned briefly in the tags of that post (which i don't have the emotional capacity to get involved in bc i don't feel like being called an evil lizardman goblin today) but i don't know exactly what's going on with that or if romani people are actually being involved in that discussion (which. in case this isn't clear enough. they should be very much involved in that discussion lmao) and also it's not. my place to talk about that or any other anti-romani racism in toh at all dfnbdfmdf [<- white and 17] [edit: link fixed + slur mention removed]

[serinemolecule]

Oh, oh, this one might be radioactive so feel free to ignore it, but it's one that really fascinates me: what are some social justice issues that are present in other countries/continents that Americans/anglophones aren't generally exposed to? I am always haunted by the fact that it took me until the age of 20-something browsing Wikipedia to even become aware that antiziganism is a thing, relative to how impactful it is.

(context: I asked for asks on differences between countries)

(Antiziganism is anti-Romani sentiment)

I definitely get the impression that the social justice movement is way stronger in the US than anywhere else. It does exist in other developed countries, but I don't get the same impression that they have scary amounts of social power, or that people get cancelled for mundane things in quite the same way.

China is currently experiencing quite a surge in patriotism, and people are routinely getting canceled for speaking out in favor of Taiwan or Hong Kong or Xinjiang. My take is that this is bad.

I've heard Japan has had its own cancel culture issues, but not about social justice issues.

In general, I would say that I'm not very in tune with these sorts of issues in the rest of the world. My internet time I still spend on the wider English-speaking internet which is mostly inhabited by Americans.

[the-human-sharpie]

I’m running on 3 hours of sleep, a lukewarm chocolate, and pure spite.

Jewish students should not be forced to participate in class discussions related to the Shoah, consume any media containing footage and photographs from Auschwitz regarding the Shoah (especially without warning), nor should they be forced to relate the events of the Shoah to their personal lives. Although I cannot speak for Romani students, I believe that this statement is applicable to them as well.

Being forced to consume media that serves as a reminder of family members and friends who were lost to the Shoah is traumatic enough, even if one does not take generational trauma into consideration. American public education systems telling Jewish and Romani students that it is an absolute necessity to watch films and read accounts that are already considered deeply disturbing to the goyim is absolutely horrifying to us, and it marginalizes our experiences.

To tell Jewish and Romani students that they need to have a deeper understanding of the events of the Shoah is an act which completely disregards our boundaries, our mental health, our heritage, our pride, our comfort, our sense of security, our own voices, and our ancestors, survivors or not.

We are painfully aware of what happened. We have grown up from the crib with the understanding that can and will be hated for existing among the goyim. Public education acts as though we aren’t faced with antisemitism and antiziganism in our daily lives. In this essay I will—

[oprerroma]

Hi I hope this is okay to ask here. I have a fic I wrote for a fandom (peaky blinders) where they use the g slur in canon. I wrote the g slur in my fic and tagged it with a warning. I'm a queer jew and don't personally have a problem with writers including slurs against those groups in their work as long as they tag and do it respectfully. But Roma people have their own history and so I wanted to ask if you think that this is something I should remove from my work entirely. Thanks for your time

Hi there! I’m a big fan of Peaky Blinders so solidarity there, but I do recognize it has issues.

As far as I’m aware, the word was written in the script by a gadje, or non-Romani, man, and the word is spoken by a majority of gadje actors and used specifically as an insult. Perhaps the producer wanted to make commentary on that antiziganism that is perpetuated in the UK, but it’s used so frequently and he even peppers in some other slurs too and as someone that is a part of that group it does make me uncomfortable when it comes up.

Jewish people and Roma have always been close as we have faced similar issues together. I would say, thank you for tagging it with a warning, but I would suggest censoring each word, or removing them please. And if you would like to go an extra step, I would put a disclaimer somewhere on your fic saying that it is a slur, and that even though it is used in the show it does not give others permission to use the word freely.

Hope that helps, thank you for asking!

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Warriors for a Brighter Future: Eva and Estera's Fight Against Prejudice

Eva, a young woman with strong determination, had experienced a similar journey to Estera Stan. She too came from a Sinti and Roma family that had moved to Hannover in search of better opportunities and a brighter tomorrow. Her parents took the first step, and when Eva was six years old, the rest of the family followed.

It was a leap into an uncertain future, but Eva's parents had a dream: education and better opportunities for their children. Estera could empathize with this situation, as she too remembered the time when her family gathered the courage to seek a new home.

As time went on, Eva grew, shaped by the challenges but also the opportunities that the city of Hannover offered. She spoke Romanes with her family to maintain the connection to her culture and roots. Yet, there were moments when she felt uncomfortable. The "Z-word" at school was a constant companion, a painful reminder that not everyone accepted the diversity of the community.

Eva decided to make a change. She became active in organizations advocating for education and fighting against discrimination. Through workshops, she battled against prejudices and ensured that teachers and students better understood what Antiziganism meant.

The numbers confirmed what Eva experienced. More and more cases of racism against Sinti and Roma were being reported. But Eva didn't give up. She fought for a better future, for herself and for the community.

The path was not easy. Often, it felt like she was tilting at windmills. Yet, she knew she was not alone. In Hannover, there was a strong Sinti and Roma community standing together for their rights.

The Senate supported projects that promoted participation and anti-discrimination. It was a start, but Eva dreamed of more. She dreamed of a state treaty that would firmly anchor the rights of the community.

One day, while Eva was diligently working in one of the workshops organized by "Romatrial," she spoke with Estera about their dreams and challenges. Estera, with a smile on her face, said, "Eva, you truly are an inspiration. I admire how you advocate for our community."

Eva responded with a warm smile, "Thank you, Estera. It's important that we stick together and fight for our rights. Together, we can achieve a lot."

A few weeks later, at a meeting of "Romaniphen," Eva heard a young Roma student share her experiences at school. The student, with a touch of determination in her voice, said, "It's hard to feel strong sometimes when you feel misunderstood. But through workshops like these, I feel empowered to stand up for myself."

Eva nodded in agreement and said, "You are not alone. We are here to support you. Together, we can make a difference."

As the discussion turned to the rising cases of Antiziganism, Eva became serious. She said, "It's regrettable to see the numbers increase. But that also means we need to do more to educate and fight."

Estera, sitting beside her, added, "We need to raise our voices and stand against prejudices. It's time for our community to be heard."

In the following months, Eva and Estera continued their efforts, inspired by the stories and experiences of their fellow fighters. They knew the road was still long, but they firmly believed that together, they could create a better future.

Eva knew the road was still long. But she believed in change. She believed that, together with others, she could make a difference. And so, she continued her fight, inspired by Estera and all those who believed in a better future.