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It will be an interesting experiment since the vast majority of Americans have none of these stereotypes. The word Gypsy conjures solely the image of a palm rea
by whybroke 10y ago
It will be an interesting experiment since the vast majority of Americans have none of these stereotypes. The word Gypsy conjures solely the image of a palm reader and the word Roma means nothing to the vast majority.
Their speech will sound like Russian to the American ear and their appearance will match that impression.
So, if the trend somehow continues or expands, we have a chance to see whether the exact same stereotypes re-emerge or whether they too end up following an unremarkable integration trajectory.
- barking 10y agoWell if the Irish traveller experience in the usa is any guide then I wouldn't be too hopeful http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/irish-traveller-to-die-behind-bars-after-one-scam-too-many-26286948.html http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/irish-traveller-t...
- bertil 10y agoI feel like the millennia and holy and sacro-saint tradition of beating people at the ATM to steal their cash will match a very potent reaction in the land of the gun-totters.
- donw 10y agoCalifornia doesn't allow citizens that live in major metro areas to carry concealed weapons, unless they are employed as armed security, or are politically connected.