[Callers] Gypsy perception

[Donald Perley via Callers]

It often seems like people on contra email lists and facebook get more
joy from seeking problems to fix it through political correctness than
they do from dancing itself.



On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers
<callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> No Aahz my logic is broken.  Our perceptions and experiences are different.
>
> You said,
>
>> The question isn't whether using "gypsy" generates negative stereotypes
>> but whether using the word reminds people of existing negative stereotypes
>> and whether the people referred to by the word have negative reactions to
>> the use of the word.
>
>
> Aahz, you can define the discussion in a narrow way but I prefer to keep it
> more open.
>
> This may surprise you but I have a favorable view of the Romani.  In the
> '80s I danced Flamenco and developed a deep respect for them.  More recently
> I saw a documentary on their culture that centered around a performance of
> them from various countries.  So my view of them has been positive!  Until
> this discussion.
>
> To be honest, the more I read from those who don't want to use the word
> gypsy (in private from some), the less favorable these people are in my mind
> which I don't want.  I realize that your intentions are good but with me
> you've accomplished the opposite of what you want.  Perhaps you should
> consider not using their name in the same sentences with derogatory terms.
> Don't underestimate the power of association.
>
> Tom
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