[Callers] Gypsy

[Read Weaver via Callers]

I've known at least one person who sincerely thought “homo” was a perfectly acceptable term, carrying no particular negative connotations. Whether or not she held negative views herself, she needed to learn that she was mistaken about the connotations, and if she didn’t want to be offensive, she needed to change the word she used.

Read Weaver
Jamaica Plain, MA
http://lcfd.org

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