2 Nov
2015
2 Nov
'15
1:08 p.m.
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(a)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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