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The Gypsy Problem, 2006.
This thesis compares a study of Gypsy folklore to a study of modern newspaper articles about Gypsies, effectively comparing Gypsies' self-perception to the way that non-Gypsies see them.
9,717 words (approx. 38.9 pages), 21 sources, APA, £ 141.95
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This paper looks at the problems of the Gypsy (Roma) people in Europe. The author explains that the Roma are the largest minority group in Europe, yet continue to be marginalized, despite a rich history and culture. The author carried out two original studies. The first was a study of over 100 Roma folktales and the second investigated 201 newspaper articles that contained the word "Gypsy." After an introduction and a chapter containing background information about the Gypsy ethnicity, each study is presented with its respective conclusions. The author includes an overall conclusion.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Who are the Gypsies?
Chapter 2: The Non-Gypsy Perspective of Gypsies
Chapter 3: The Roma's Self-Perception
Chapter 4: A Contrast of Two Perspectives
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There is a Gypsy problem. Though they are the largest minority in Europe, the Gypsy ethnic group continues to experience widespread prejudice that helps to perpetuate their general poverty and marginilization. The problem has seen very little improvement since Gypsies first migrated into Europe in the fourteenth century. Even in the last fifty years, as Western society has gained a new respect for minority races, the Gypsies seem to have been excluded from this new understanding and open-mindedness. In Central and Eastern Europe, anti-Gypsy discrimination is the norm and is even quietly supported by police and government authorities. While this sort of activity is not accepted in Western Europe, there remains in that region an attitude toward Gypsies that is evidenced by the usualness of conflict with Gypsies and an unwelcoming expression toward certain new migrations of Gypsies to the region."
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The Gypsy Problem, 2006.
This paper studies the Roma ethnic group, the members of which are commonly know as Gypsies.
9,710 words (approx. 38.8 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 141.95
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This text exposes the origins of the clash between the Gypsies and the cultures of Western society. The paper presents two contrasting perspectives, that is a description of the way the Gypsies see themselves, as revealed in their folklore, in addition to a view of how non-Gypsies see the Gypsies, as revealed in newspaper articles.
Following an introduction to the customs, history, and present day persecution of the Gypsies, the mentioned exploration of the differing perspectives toward Gypsies is presented. The article presents a description of the way Gypsies look, how and where they live, a history of their migration into the West and subsequent persecution and an account of present-day persecution of Gypsies in Central and Eastern Europe.
In this article, the writer also describes the importance of the Gypsy oral tradition and presents an understanding of Gypsy attitudes toward themselves and toward non-Gypsies, as is revealed in their folktales.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Who Are the Gypsies?
Who Are the Gypsies?
A History of Persecution
Present-Day Persecution
Chapter 2: The Non-Gypsy Perspective of Gypsies
"Gypsy" in the Press
Focus on Britain: Prejudice in the Press
Chapter 3: The Roma's Self-Perception
Gypsy Storytelling
Tales of Gypsy Origins
Gypsy Superiority
Inter-Racial Conflict
Chapter 4: A Contrast of Two Perspectives
Conclusion
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"Although the Roma are Europe's largest minority and are common throughout North and South America, they are one of the least understood ethnic groups in these regions. The ideas that most people have of Gypsies are usually very limited and vague. If one does not have meaningful interaction with a culture, one's conception of it will rely totally on second-hand sources of information, which can be bias or false. In order to gain a general understanding of the non-Gypsy perspective of Gypsies, the present writer sought insight from the most commonly read of information sources: newspapers. In seeking an understanding of how Gypsies are portrayed in newspapers, two studies were conducted. The first is very broad, in order to gain a general sense for what the word Gypsy most often means in press media. The second study focuses on the press reaction to a specific event involving the Rom, and is a deeper analysis that accounts for more detail."
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?The Second Death? and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy?, 2002.
An essay of the contrasting ways that Christianity is portrayed in ?The Second Death? by Graham Greene and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy? by D.H. Lawrence.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explores how writers Graham Greene and D.H. Lawrence both connect sexuality with Christian sin and shame in their works, ?The Second Death? and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy?. The paper describes the forbidden passion of a young couple and their parents? intervention. The author states that Lawrence?s story is sensual and poetic, while Graham?s theme is metaphysical.
From the Paper
"D.H. Lawrence and Graham Greene have each written stories concerned with Christian mores and parental approval, or rather disapproval. The parent in each story is clearly convinced that others are influencing their adult child?s character and leading them astray. Each has forbidden their child from associating with certain people whom the parent believes are not of good Christian standing. Moreover, each child is clearly filled with passion for life and sexual exploration. Lawrence?s story is far more sensual and poetically lustful than Greene?s, as his female character?s sexuality is awakened. However, Greene?s story, sketches a young man?s sexual exploits and his last moments before death, his second death. Each author sets his story in a small country village."
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"Thinner": A Case of Gypsy Stereotypes, 2005.
An analysis of the negative portrayal of the Romani people in the movie "Thinner".
4,105 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 78.95
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Examines the way in which the Roma (commonly referred to as Gypsies) are depicted in the movie "Thinner", directed by Tom Holland. The paper includes an analysis of the dialogue and a comparison of the stereotype to actual Romani characteristics.
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"In a surprising twist, I found myself hoping that Richie and Billy succeed in their quest to undo the curse; despite the fact they actually get what they deserve! Perhaps the nonstop negative portrayals of Gypsies, combined with eerie music, resulted in the association of Gypsies with evil, and the notion that Richie and Billy are the heroes of the story. In fact, by the end of the film I had completely forgotten why Billy and his friends were even cursed to begin with. As the movie progressed, it seemed like the curse came out of nowhere; simply being the result of an evil Gypsy king wanting to take revenge on a town that persecuted him."
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The Gypsies and World War II, 2004.
This paper discusses the treatment of the Gypsies by the Nazis before and during World War II.
3,590 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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This paper explains that the mobile lifestyle of the Gypsies, who migrated from southern Asia over one thousand years ago and settled in many areas of Europe, especially Germany, frightened many sedentary town dwellers. Even today, the most common aspect of Gypsy life is to be persecuted. The author points out that the objective of the Nazis was to remove the Gypsies from society by using a three-track program similar to the treatment of Jews: Harassment and anti-Gypsy legislation, incarceration in concentration camps that included experimentation, and finally, extermination. The paper relates that even though thousands of Gypsies died, their case is not as well-known as that of the Jews because the Gypsies were less educated and did not record their experiences in writing as frequently. Also, their beliefs and culture regarding ritual purity and sexual conduct had been violated in the concentration camps, making them reluctant to talk about what had happened.
Table of Contents
Background
What it is like to be a Gypsy?
Before the War
Track Number One
Track Number Two
Track Number Three
During the War
The Nazi Experiments
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"Even before the advent of war, the Gypsies were persecuted and shunned by society. As early as 1929, the city of Frankfurt Germany set up a "concentration camp for Gypsies" outside the city limits because of complaints by citizens. Therefore, the persecution of Gypsies began long before the Nazi regime took power, and in fact, historian Lewy notes, "When the Nazis intensified the harassment and persecution practiced by earlier regimes, most of their neighbors remained superbly indifferent". Adolph Hitler took power in Germany in 1933, and his regime initially had many other people to consider than the Gypsies. There were the Jews, whom Hitler despised and hoped to eradicate from Germany. However, the Gypsies soon became a priority in Hitler's administration for a variety of reasons. The Nazis began to refer to it as the "Gypsy Problem," and gave increasing attention to removing the Gypsies, thereby continuing the "pure" "Aryan" race of white Germany."
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Gypsies in the Holocaust, 2004.
A discussion of the suffering experienced by the Gypsy population in Europe at the hands of the Nazis.
2,108 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This eight-page paper presents a detailed examination about the Gypsies in the Holocaust. The writer explores the genocide of the Gypsies and the fact that schools and others rarely teach or examine the plight of the Gypsies during that time as the Jewish plight is taught or explored. The writer argues that the Gypsies self-imposed lifestyle and distancing from society in general was the foundational reason for the "blind eye" when it came to what happened to them during the Holocaust.
From the Paper
"The Gypsies of the world were also targeted by the Holocaust and were also the subject of rounding up and being killed. For the most part, classrooms rarely mention this fact as they look into the events of the time and the horrors that occurred. Experts have a hard time agreeing on a reason for the passing over of the genocide of the Gypsies in most classroom settings. When one begins to study the situation however, a pattern begins to form. Gypsies, by and large, shut themselves off from the rest of the world. Their very culture is about seclusion and withdrawal, and when one studies the treatment of the Gypsies during that time one can see how the current attitude of withdrawal came about."
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Gypsies, 1992.
A sociological study of their culture, nomadism, occupations, reputation, social structure, code of behavior and assimilation.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 45.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the ways in which the Gypsies form a unique sociological group. It has been estimated that there are 4 to 5 million Gypsies in Europe; 1 million in Asia; 400,000 in America; and 50,000 in North Africa ("Gypsies" 1990, p. 775). The Gypsies originated in India and they apparently began migrating westward during the early Middle Ages (Gmelch & Gmelch, 1988, p. 52). The Gypsies received their name because the Europeans who first encountered them believed they were from Egypt. The Gypsies themselves did little to correct this misconception. In fact, as noted by sociologist Thomas Acton, it probably benefitted the Gypsies to pretend that they were Christians from the MidEast because "at the time the stereotypic image of Christians fleeing Islamic religious persecution was very favorable" (Gmelch & Gmelch, 1988, p. 52)."
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Roma Culture and Nursing Intervention, 2001.
A study of the Roma (gypsy) sub-culture in North America, the rejection of modern technology by the elder generation and how this effects medical and nursing intervention.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper examines the often unknown subculture of Romani ethnic group in North America. The paper shows how the elder generation are very suspicious of modern technology especially anything intrusive and how these fears and suspicions have to be over-come when providing this aging population with health care. The paper examines which cultural barriers exist for providing nursing and medical care to this group.
From the Paper
"Minorities in the United States are the fastest growing groups of older adults (Wykle). These minority groups have often experienced prejudice, as Wykle says ?many of the older cohorts have faced a life of discriminatory practices, poor health services and culturally incompetent staff who were expected to provide appropriate care.? Because of this they tend to avoid health care and this results in generally poorer health than the general population. These groups are often classed together as minorities because of their dark skin but in fact include various different ethnic groups. One of these groups is the Roma. While commonly known as the Gypsy group, this is not the correct term. The correct terms for the Gypsy is the Roma or the Romani group. It should be noted that the group do not call themselves Gypsy and would likely find it offensive if they were called as such. The correct terms are ?Romani, the adjective; Roma, plural noun; or Rom, singular noun? (Kemp)."
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Roma Persecution by the Nazis, 2005.
Describes the Nazi persecution of the Gypsies and how history has failed to sufficiently acknowledge this persecution.
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper describes Nazi Germany's prejudice towards the Roma people, or Gypsies, pointing out that this prejudice has historical roots throughout Europe, and describes Nazi Germany's systematic attempt to exterminate the Gypsy race. The paper also examines how the persecution of the Roma during Nazi Germany's reign has been marginalized in history and how this is yet another form of marginalization that negatively affects the Roma people.
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"When most people think of the atrocities of World War II they conceptualize the ethnic cleansing of the Jews from Nazi controlled Europe. Yet, within the context of ethnic cleansing there are also other cultures that were persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime. According to the American Heritage Dictionary the definition of Holocaust is: ?The genocide of European Jews and others by the Nazis during World War II.? Yet, it is left to the individual with continued ability and interest to find out just who the ?others? were. ?Soviet prisoners of war, homosexuals, foreign forced and slave laborers, Poles, Jehovah's Witnesses, Roma (Gypsies), and people in conquered lands. ? Also in this group are those unclassified individuals such as, the poor, beggars, criminals and simply the unemployed, who are given no voice or recognition in history."
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The Rom of Romania, 2005.
An overview of the culture and language of the gypsies of Romania also know as Rom.
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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This paper focuses on the subsistence patterns, political organization, kinship, marriage customs, gender roles, religious beliefs, art and language of the Rom in Romania. The terms "Rom" and "gypsy" are used interchangeably throughout the paper.
Outline
Introduction
Subsistence
Politics
Kinship and Descent
Marriage
Gender
Religion
Art
Language
Conclusion
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"The language used by the Gypsies is called Romany. It has been used by Gypsiologists to trace their migration from India into the rest of the world (Goodwin, 78). About half of the words in the language are derived from languages used in India (Moreau, 18). Some of the words that came to Romany from Hindi are the words for numbers and for "lady" and "gentleman" (Clebert, 192, McDowell, 24). Romany also contains words from Greek, Persian, Armenian, and several other languages (Clebert, 192-93). There are three different alphabets for Romany: the children's alphabet, the men's alphabet, and the elders' alphabet. The children's and elders' alphabets are written from left to right while the men's alphabet is written from bottom to top. It has five genders, and a vowel is written before each word to tell which "category" it is in, such as "place," "liquid," "being," etc. (Clebert, 196-97). "
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"Los Gitanos", 2002.
An insight into the gypsies of southern Spain and Andalusia.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper addresses the Romani, Gitanos, or Gypsies of southern Spain and Andalusia. It details Romani history, culture, relations with Spanish culture and government, and contributions to the art of flamenco, Spain's national dance form.
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The Romani and Healthcare, 2002.
A paper which introduces culture of the Romani people, sometimes known as gypsies, and focuses on how their medical needs are met in the United States.
5,475 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 95.95
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The paper traces the history of the Romani people who left Asia around 1000 years ago and follows the wanderings around the globe, especially to the United States. It describes the common attributes to the diverse Romani groups around the world, their common language and their views on health, sanitation and diet. The paper then discusses how medical personnel should consider Romani culture and beliefs when treating them and how an understanding of this culture can lead to improved health for this colorful ethnic group.
From the Paper
"At old age, after menopause for women, most of the regulations regarding cleanliness are relaxed. The aged are venerated and respected by the Roma. They are considered politically and socially powerful and enjoy a clean status. When in contact with a Roma, or a group of Romani, it is always wise for a medical professional to take advantage of the respect and veneration that Roma have for the aged. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals should seek out the older people, as a sign of respect, and because they exert so much influence over those younger then they are. If a medical professional can convince an older member of the group that the medical treatment is necessary, the younger person will follow the wishes of the older person in taking their treatments (Kemp, 2001)."
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Flamenco Dancing, 2004.
Examines the origins of this form of Spanish dance.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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Because Flamenco evolved over centuries of time in Southern Spain, historians are uncertain about the exact origins of Flamenco dance. However, Flamenco undoubtedly grew out of gypsy traditions, which had their origins in Indian and Middle Eastern cultures. The paper traces the origins of this dance form in gypsy culture and shows how it ultimately meshed with Spanish dance forms to become a symbol of Spanish dance.
From the Paper
"Performed mostly for family gatherings and cultural festivals, early Flamenco was not considered to be a specifically Spanish art form, as it is today. Rather, Flamenco was the express domain of gypsy culture in Southern Spain, symbolizing the uniquely colorful character and emotional quality of that much maligned group of people. Flamenco dance might have also incorporated elements from Jewish and Moorish cultures that existed in Spain, cultures that were persecuted alongside the gypsies."
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Nazi Medicine, 2003.
An examination of how the Nazis did horrendous and unspeakable experiments on their prisoners for the sole purpose of advancing medical technology of their SS military.
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper looks at how the Holocaust killed millions of Jews, Gypsies, and other ethnicities that didn?t fit the description of the super-race and how only the blond-haired, blue-eyed Aryans were accepted under Hitler?s order of ethnic cleansing. It examines how one of Adolf Hitler?s orders as leader of all Germany was to corral a large group of Jewish, Gypsy, and Russian prisoners on several different occasions and perform experiments on them as if they were animals or worse. It shows how prisoners were forced into deadly tests for the sole purpose of providing research information for the future technology and training of the Nazi military and how experiments were performed on the basis of high altitudes, extreme temperatures, disease, infection, genetics, battle wounds, and fertility.
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"The freezing experiments performed by the SS doctors were just as disturbing as any other experiment. Men were strapped down to stretchers and lowered in large tubs of ice water or stuck outside in negative-degree weather. They were left until their body was at its limit, and then brought back inside. The experimentation began with the method of reheating the prisoners? bodies. Some were injected with boiling water into their veins. Most died after their internal organs melted over. Some were placed into warm baths and the temperatures were slowly increased. This seemed to be the most successful, though some died of shock if the temperature increased too rapidly."
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