hi! not discouraging more contributions, but FYI, there have been several related questions about the Roma people; catch up on previous discussions here ~

assimilation issues & prejudice against:

• Why have Gypsies not assimilated into these various European societies they live?

• What are the historical reasons for European prejudices towards Gypsies?

some particular times & places:

• How is the Romani situation in Eastern European so bad despite having gone through the Communist Era? (Full explanation in description)

• How accurate is the stigma surrounding "Gypsies" throughout history, specifically in Russia immediately preceding and during the Reign of Czar Nicholas II?

some background:

• What ever happened to the Romani people's homeland?

• What is the origin of the wandering Romani?