Do the Roma (Gypsy) people have a "homeland" like the Jews or Armenians or other ethnic groups?
Q. Like, are the Roma people nomadic because they like that lifestyle? Or are they eventually trying to get somewhere geographically?
Asked by Samian's Twelfth Account - Sat Jul 11 22:18:30 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thank you or using the proper term! *blows kiss* No, they are not trying to get anywhere geographically. Genetically, we're from the Indian subcontinent, but there is no 'promised land,' or anything like that. By and large the culture is simply nomadic. It isn't so much that they like the lifestyle, so much as settling down in one place makes it harder to keep marime law about not marrying out, and what is and is not allowed in the home, and such. settling also goes against the nature. Most often compare it to water. If Rom stay in one place, they believe the spirit and the energy goes stagnant and causes disease and problems. Also, because the culture and laws are so different it fosters persecution. There are Roma who settle down, but… [cont.]
Answered by Aingeal - Sun Jul 12 01:28:50 2009
Q. Like, are the Roma people nomadic because they like that lifestyle? Or are they eventually trying to get somewhere geographically?
Asked by Samian's Twelfth Account - Sat Jul 11 22:18:30 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thank you or using the proper term! *blows kiss* No, they are not trying to get anywhere geographically. Genetically, we're from the Indian subcontinent, but there is no 'promised land,' or anything like that. By and large the culture is simply nomadic. It isn't so much that they like the lifestyle, so much as settling down in one place makes it harder to keep marime law about not marrying out, and what is and is not allowed in the home, and such. settling also goes against the nature. Most often compare it to water. If Rom stay in one place, they believe the spirit and the energy goes stagnant and causes disease and problems. Also, because the culture and laws are so different it fosters persecution. There are Roma who settle down, but… [cont.]
Answered by Aingeal - Sun Jul 12 01:28:50 2009
why do Greek people and Roma people have so many things in common since 2.000 years ago?
Q. Greeks with their Ethiopian roots and Roma people with their Indian roots the ancient history say that Roma people copied Greek culture
Asked by ALLAN D... gay sailor of Y.A - Tue Nov 24 18:40:03 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that Fyromians have a big rate of Roma people ... Greeks and Roma people have nothing in common. Roma people have a unique way of life and culture. But... There are some really important Roma-Greeks like Kostas Hatzis and Christos Patsatzoglou
Answered by Vasiliki is in love - Thu Nov 26 02:32:36 2009
Q. Greeks with their Ethiopian roots and Roma people with their Indian roots the ancient history say that Roma people copied Greek culture
Asked by ALLAN D... gay sailor of Y.A - Tue Nov 24 18:40:03 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that Fyromians have a big rate of Roma people ... Greeks and Roma people have nothing in common. Roma people have a unique way of life and culture. But... There are some really important Roma-Greeks like Kostas Hatzis and Christos Patsatzoglou
Answered by Vasiliki is in love - Thu Nov 26 02:32:36 2009
are gypsies and Roma people the same group of people ?
Q. im writing a poem about my future and i wanna use the word "gypsy" in it i wanna write something like this " im kind of like the gypsies - i will go in the direction that the wind blows " - im not sure if this is the sentence im gonna use but in general i wanna say that i will travel from place ot place like the gypsies / Roma people but is it the same group of people ??
Asked by dAmIAnOoO x)) - Wed Oct 14 23:03:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. gypsies nomadic travelers with their main mode of transport caravans..roma gypsies/irish gypsies
Answered by samhain - Wed Oct 14 23:13:40 2009
Q. im writing a poem about my future and i wanna use the word "gypsy" in it i wanna write something like this " im kind of like the gypsies - i will go in the direction that the wind blows " - im not sure if this is the sentence im gonna use but in general i wanna say that i will travel from place ot place like the gypsies / Roma people but is it the same group of people ??
Asked by dAmIAnOoO x)) - Wed Oct 14 23:03:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. gypsies nomadic travelers with their main mode of transport caravans..roma gypsies/irish gypsies
Answered by samhain - Wed Oct 14 23:13:40 2009
Why do people think Roma are the same as Irish travellers?
Q. We too entirely separate groups.
Asked by The people - Tue May 12 10:11:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whats with all the questions about gypsies ?
Answered by Snakeman ! - Tue May 12 10:44:09 2009
Q. We too entirely separate groups.
Asked by The people - Tue May 12 10:11:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whats with all the questions about gypsies ?
Answered by Snakeman ! - Tue May 12 10:44:09 2009
What exactly is the problem people have with "gypsies"/roma?
Q. i dont really get the problem people have with "gypsies" (i understand that is politicly incorect? i have no idea) i live in the united states and i dont think there are gypsies here. but i heard maddona made a comment about supporting gypsies or something and people were offended. why dont people like gypsies? i thought they just moved around alot.
Asked by Emily - Fri Sep 4 09:03:17 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maddona is a fool and really I dout if she even knows the long history of mistrust that some people have against the Gypsies. I don't think they live in her neighborhood. I have lived in Hungary where there is a large population of Roma. There are also many that live in the US. My son married a girl that was half Gypsy and allot of trouble and lying was going on with her. Other then her, I don't personally know many Gypsy people. There is a man that lives in our apt. house in Budapest that is a Gypsy and he keeps to himself and teaches violin out of his flat. not much trouble with him. I have asked my husband what the problem is since he has grown up in Hungary. He said it is something that western outsiders from America can't understand… [cont.]
Answered by Marilyn T - Fri Sep 4 20:29:25 2009
Q. i dont really get the problem people have with "gypsies" (i understand that is politicly incorect? i have no idea) i live in the united states and i dont think there are gypsies here. but i heard maddona made a comment about supporting gypsies or something and people were offended. why dont people like gypsies? i thought they just moved around alot.
Asked by Emily - Fri Sep 4 09:03:17 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maddona is a fool and really I dout if she even knows the long history of mistrust that some people have against the Gypsies. I don't think they live in her neighborhood. I have lived in Hungary where there is a large population of Roma. There are also many that live in the US. My son married a girl that was half Gypsy and allot of trouble and lying was going on with her. Other then her, I don't personally know many Gypsy people. There is a man that lives in our apt. house in Budapest that is a Gypsy and he keeps to himself and teaches violin out of his flat. not much trouble with him. I have asked my husband what the problem is since he has grown up in Hungary. He said it is something that western outsiders from America can't understand… [cont.]
Answered by Marilyn T - Fri Sep 4 20:29:25 2009
Roma People (Gypsies) ?
Q. Why do the Roma People move around the world?
Asked by Bryce B - Wed Nov 4 22:21:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gypsies started moving all around the world when their beliefs started to be persecuted. They'd be run off from place to place to place, constantly moving to avoid violence. Then, as the world become more accepting of the Gypsies, a few of the Roma settled down but the majority kept moving from place to place because it was tradition at that point.
Answered by sawtooth_honey - Wed Nov 4 22:45:34 2009
Q. Why do the Roma People move around the world?
Asked by Bryce B - Wed Nov 4 22:21:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gypsies started moving all around the world when their beliefs started to be persecuted. They'd be run off from place to place to place, constantly moving to avoid violence. Then, as the world become more accepting of the Gypsies, a few of the Roma settled down but the majority kept moving from place to place because it was tradition at that point.
Answered by sawtooth_honey - Wed Nov 4 22:45:34 2009
Why didn't the ROMA (Gypsy) people ever received a state to call their own like the Jewish did after WW2?
Q. Why didn't the ROMA (Gypsy) people ever received a state to call their own like the Jewish did after WW2?
Asked by Greg - Tue Oct 7 19:55:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Jewish people were reclaiming their traditional territory. The Romas never had any traditional territory - they were a nomadic people and didn't want to settle in one place.
Answered by old lady - Tue Oct 7 19:59:18 2008
Q. Why didn't the ROMA (Gypsy) people ever received a state to call their own like the Jewish did after WW2?
Asked by Greg - Tue Oct 7 19:55:04 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Jewish people were reclaiming their traditional territory. The Romas never had any traditional territory - they were a nomadic people and didn't want to settle in one place.
Answered by old lady - Tue Oct 7 19:59:18 2008
How are colored people, of all backgrounds, treated in the Czech Republic? Rural and Urban?
Q. I heard that except for Prague, and sometimes Prague as well though, there is much racism sometimes attacks towards non whites. Usually the Roma people, but I heard it also happens to others.
Asked by Alex Freeman - Tue Jun 8 01:29:33 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on who you will meet. Some Czechs are racists some Czechs not. It's the same situation like anywhere in the world. Czechs outside Prague and Brno can stare at colored people but not because they're racists but because they're not used to see them.
Answered by freekarol - Thu Jun 10 14:53:07 2010
Q. I heard that except for Prague, and sometimes Prague as well though, there is much racism sometimes attacks towards non whites. Usually the Roma people, but I heard it also happens to others.
Asked by Alex Freeman - Tue Jun 8 01:29:33 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on who you will meet. Some Czechs are racists some Czechs not. It's the same situation like anywhere in the world. Czechs outside Prague and Brno can stare at colored people but not because they're racists but because they're not used to see them.
Answered by freekarol - Thu Jun 10 14:53:07 2010
Why Roma people treated like trash in Europe? and Europeans claim they are civilized people of equality?
Q. Why Roma people treated like trash in Europe? and Europeans claim they are civilized people of equality?
Asked by . - Mon Feb 1 23:22:30 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello, Gypsies? Because they have had their own culture and identity, kept to themselves and have been free wheeling travelers and over the centuries they got stereotyped and were perceived as thieves, liars, swindlers and social misfits unable or willing to integrate into mainstream society. Sometimes there are those that do a good job in helping to live up to the stereotype hence they are all painted with the same brush. All civilized people still have their prejudices I'm afraid. Cheers, Michael Kelly
Answered by Mike K - Mon Feb 1 23:39:35 2010
Q. Why Roma people treated like trash in Europe? and Europeans claim they are civilized people of equality?
Asked by . - Mon Feb 1 23:22:30 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello, Gypsies? Because they have had their own culture and identity, kept to themselves and have been free wheeling travelers and over the centuries they got stereotyped and were perceived as thieves, liars, swindlers and social misfits unable or willing to integrate into mainstream society. Sometimes there are those that do a good job in helping to live up to the stereotype hence they are all painted with the same brush. All civilized people still have their prejudices I'm afraid. Cheers, Michael Kelly
Answered by Mike K - Mon Feb 1 23:39:35 2010
Are Roma people going to be the majority in Hungary?
Q. please help
Asked by Dylan - Mon Jun 21 15:21:00 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's very doubtful that will happen. This is a scare tactic that the Jobbik uses to convince people that the Romas will take over Hungary. They are still a minority in Hungary, but are treated terribly by many Hungarians. It is a shame, I love Hungary, and I have spent a lot of my life there, but the treatment of Romas in Hungary is a dark patch.
Answered by somebody - Fri Jun 25 00:52:44 2010
Q. please help
Asked by Dylan - Mon Jun 21 15:21:00 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's very doubtful that will happen. This is a scare tactic that the Jobbik uses to convince people that the Romas will take over Hungary. They are still a minority in Hungary, but are treated terribly by many Hungarians. It is a shame, I love Hungary, and I have spent a lot of my life there, but the treatment of Romas in Hungary is a dark patch.
Answered by somebody - Fri Jun 25 00:52:44 2010
is it popular for the roma people in eastern europe have curly hair?
Q. is it popular for the roma people in eastern europe have curly hair?
Asked by jonathanmusty - Sun Jul 9 07:31:09 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. only if they eat all their crusts up!
Answered by Garry H - Thu Jul 13 06:55:03 2006
Q. is it popular for the roma people in eastern europe have curly hair?
Asked by jonathanmusty - Sun Jul 9 07:31:09 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. only if they eat all their crusts up!
Answered by Garry H - Thu Jul 13 06:55:03 2006
Are romanian people the same as Gypsy or Roma?
Q. What does Gypsy and Roma mean? and are they romanian?
Asked by MaryB - Sun Nov 1 15:03:32 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, we're NOT Egyptian, and never were. That's just silly. I don't know what kind of crackerjack box research harpertara has been doing, but it's the polar opposite of correct or informed. "Gypsy" is NOT short for "Egyptian", and the word "gypsy" is actually quite derogatory. We NEVER settled in Romania. In fact we never settled at all. Actually, we really came from northern India. We're not the same as Romanians, in fact we're not even very fond of them. "Rom" is NOT a play on the word "Roam", nor is "Roma". I can't believe this person is a top contributor.
Answered by Khalin Ironcrow - Sun Nov 1 15:48:56 2009
Q. What does Gypsy and Roma mean? and are they romanian?
Asked by MaryB - Sun Nov 1 15:03:32 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, we're NOT Egyptian, and never were. That's just silly. I don't know what kind of crackerjack box research harpertara has been doing, but it's the polar opposite of correct or informed. "Gypsy" is NOT short for "Egyptian", and the word "gypsy" is actually quite derogatory. We NEVER settled in Romania. In fact we never settled at all. Actually, we really came from northern India. We're not the same as Romanians, in fact we're not even very fond of them. "Rom" is NOT a play on the word "Roam", nor is "Roma". I can't believe this person is a top contributor.
Answered by Khalin Ironcrow - Sun Nov 1 15:48:56 2009
Why do Europeans hate Roma people?
Q. Why do Europeans hate Roma people?
Asked by thebigred - Tue Sep 22 01:43:51 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Why do Europeans hate Roma people?
Asked by thebigred - Tue Sep 22 01:43:51 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
is Turkish people related with Roma people?
Q. is Turkish people related with Roma people?
Asked by iph - Tue Apr 13 18:46:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, not at all.
Answered by yunus - Fri Apr 16 11:48:03 2010
Q. is Turkish people related with Roma people?
Asked by iph - Tue Apr 13 18:46:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, not at all.
Answered by yunus - Fri Apr 16 11:48:03 2010
why are people so scared of roma/gypsy people. Is it because they don't trust us or we don't understand them.?
Q. why are people so scared of roma/gypsy people. Is it because they don't trust us or we don't understand them.?
Asked by answers - Wed Oct 8 19:50:22 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Both. The Romany peoples of Europe have been treated very badly for centuries. In times past it was perfectly legal to hunt them, rape their women, confiscate their children or lynch them without reason. In fact it was even written into the statutes of some countries. Why? Because they were 'different' ...that's all. In England, when the Romany's first arrived, around the Tudor times, they were called 'Egyptians' as they were dark skinned, spoke in their own language and were not Christians. That is where the name 'Gypsy' derives from by the way. The Church was instrumental in making people believe they were evil, Satan worshipping, Christian eating heathens. They were banished from many towns as the skills they had were far greater than… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs Tiggywinkle - Thu Oct 9 04:04:33 2008
Q. why are people so scared of roma/gypsy people. Is it because they don't trust us or we don't understand them.?
Asked by answers - Wed Oct 8 19:50:22 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Both. The Romany peoples of Europe have been treated very badly for centuries. In times past it was perfectly legal to hunt them, rape their women, confiscate their children or lynch them without reason. In fact it was even written into the statutes of some countries. Why? Because they were 'different' ...that's all. In England, when the Romany's first arrived, around the Tudor times, they were called 'Egyptians' as they were dark skinned, spoke in their own language and were not Christians. That is where the name 'Gypsy' derives from by the way. The Church was instrumental in making people believe they were evil, Satan worshipping, Christian eating heathens. They were banished from many towns as the skills they had were far greater than… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs Tiggywinkle - Thu Oct 9 04:04:33 2008
Why would you consider that the Roma people are being discriminated?
Q. For starters, they have the same opportunities to go to school as everyone else. Even when it comes to employment. But they CHOOSE not to. Don't you think that by offering them special treatment the other ethnic groups will feel discriminated? Shouldn't we strive for equall chances? It is obvious we are not equall and that not everyone is meant for higher education. So why should the rest of Europe try to make an effort to suit the needs of the Roma when they are rejecting every chance they get to make an ernest living? I meant we are not equall in our abilities. I didn't mean as ethnic groups, just in general.
Asked by somebody somewhere - Fri Jul 4 15:49:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They have chosen a lifestyle that causes others to be suspicious of them and have, traditionally, followed that lifestyle for a lengthy period of time. They even prey on each other. Is it discrimination to try to protect your assets from being misappropriated by worthless criminals? I think not!
Answered by David C - Fri Jul 4 15:55:37 2008
Q. For starters, they have the same opportunities to go to school as everyone else. Even when it comes to employment. But they CHOOSE not to. Don't you think that by offering them special treatment the other ethnic groups will feel discriminated? Shouldn't we strive for equall chances? It is obvious we are not equall and that not everyone is meant for higher education. So why should the rest of Europe try to make an effort to suit the needs of the Roma when they are rejecting every chance they get to make an ernest living? I meant we are not equall in our abilities. I didn't mean as ethnic groups, just in general.
Asked by somebody somewhere - Fri Jul 4 15:49:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They have chosen a lifestyle that causes others to be suspicious of them and have, traditionally, followed that lifestyle for a lengthy period of time. They even prey on each other. Is it discrimination to try to protect your assets from being misappropriated by worthless criminals? I think not!
Answered by David C - Fri Jul 4 15:55:37 2008
are there Roma people in Japan?
Q. are there Roma people in Japan?
Asked by Tyreeisme! - Mon Mar 24 17:57:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ignore the person above me. There are many people in Japan from different backgrounds and countries. I'm pretty sure there are Roma people in Japan.
Answered by Nicole A - Tue Mar 25 01:49:08 2008
Q. are there Roma people in Japan?
Asked by Tyreeisme! - Mon Mar 24 17:57:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ignore the person above me. There are many people in Japan from different backgrounds and countries. I'm pretty sure there are Roma people in Japan.
Answered by Nicole A - Tue Mar 25 01:49:08 2008
Curiositic question: Roman, Romanian, and Roma people?
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Asked by noanswer4curiousmind - Sat Nov 21 03:40:25 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's funny :) Although I'm not sure what your question is? The Roma are not the same as Romans or Romanians. The Roma are what folks call "gypsies" and are their own entity. Roma do not have a country; Romans, from the city of Rome and/or from ancient Rome, and Romanians are from Romania.
Answered by JD - Sat Nov 21 03:51:02 2009
Q. Histories, differences, and similarities Jackpot Prize: A staggering 10 points!!! Here are some statements from our previous lucky winners: -I'm so glad I answered that question and I won 10 points!!! I can finally vote someone with thumbs up and thumbs down! -That 10 points made my life happy! I am now currently living in a large mansion with two rabid pregnant stray german sheperds. YA! changed my life forever! -Yes you can! With 10 points! Consolation prizes: 2 points for those who tried!
Asked by noanswer4curiousmind - Sat Nov 21 03:40:25 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's funny :) Although I'm not sure what your question is? The Roma are not the same as Romans or Romanians. The Roma are what folks call "gypsies" and are their own entity. Roma do not have a country; Romans, from the city of Rome and/or from ancient Rome, and Romanians are from Romania.
Answered by JD - Sat Nov 21 03:51:02 2009
What is with the double standard in Europe concerning the Roma? Their arts are praised, the people are hated.?
Q. It reminds me of the U.S. in much of the 20th Century.
Asked by finnegas2001 - Thu Aug 27 21:50:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Society's always had a 'lesser' group of people. There's been a double standard in practically every case, it's just ignorant people who cause this.
Answered by Alex - Thu Aug 27 21:57:06 2009
Q. It reminds me of the U.S. in much of the 20th Century.
Asked by finnegas2001 - Thu Aug 27 21:50:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Society's always had a 'lesser' group of people. There's been a double standard in practically every case, it's just ignorant people who cause this.
Answered by Alex - Thu Aug 27 21:57:06 2009
are there Roma/Sinti people in Ireland (north and South)?
Q. are there Roma/Sinti people in Ireland (north and South)?
Asked by acroyear137 - Sun Feb 22 11:01:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. of course. where not in the middle of nowhere you know
Answered by Eirerua - Mon Feb 23 01:40:22 2009
Q. are there Roma/Sinti people in Ireland (north and South)?
Asked by acroyear137 - Sun Feb 22 11:01:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. of course. where not in the middle of nowhere you know
Answered by Eirerua - Mon Feb 23 01:40:22 2009
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