[Callers] Gypsy

[Lindsay Morris via Callers]

I don't believe contra dancers have a negative view of the Romani becuase
of the word gypsy.

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Lindsay Morris
CEO, TSMworks
Tel. 1-859-539-9900
lindsay at tsmworks.com

On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 10:37 AM, Tom Hinds via Callers <
callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> In my opinion the offended women actually helped spread a stereotype she
> didn't like.  Who on this list knew that Romani women had a reputation for
> being (I can't remember, was it) sexual?  Not me.  Okay, it was the caller
> she complained to who put it out there, but she started it.   Should the
> caller feel defensive or should the caller turn the issue around if it's
> appropriate?
>
> I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY WANT TO KNOW, who on this list believe that
> contra dancers have a negative view of the Romani people because of the
> word gypsy?  Anyone?
>
> For me the more important issue is education.  I learned another tidbit
> about the Romani people.  Yes I understand how people can be sensitive, but
> perhaps this woman needs to learn something about us before jumping to
> conclusions.
>
> Tom
>
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