Mmm… Honestly the true first step is dismantling antiziganism entirely, because at least for me, I don’t feel comfortable truly publicly saying anything bad about Roma culture. I don’t want to feed into racism or stereotypes. So getting rid of that fear is a good step.
The next thing would ensure equality of Roma women. Roma women are one of the most trafficked groups in Europe, get sterilized without consent at hospitals, get their kids taken away from them for no reason by statecare. If we are in an abusive environment, why would we want to try to leave and get help? Is what out there going to be any better? It’s not an easy question, nor do I think any of it will be answered unless antiziganism ceases to exist.
Mmm… Honestly the true first step is dismantling antiziganism entirely, because at least for me, I don’t feel comfortable truly publicly saying anything bad about Roma culture. I don’t want to feed into racism or stereotypes. So getting rid of that fear is a good step.
The next thing would ensure equality of Roma women. Roma women are one of the most trafficked groups in Europe, get sterilized without consent at hospitals, get their kids taken away from them for no reason by statecare. If we are in an abusive environment, why would we want to try to leave and get help? Is what out there going to be any better? It’s not an easy question, nor do I think any of it will be answered unless antiziganism ceases to exist.