Romance and Realism in Gypsy Studies

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This article critiques romanticized and stereotypical portrayals of Romani peoples in academic and popular scholarship. It argues for a more realistic, historically grounded, and ethically responsible approach to Gypsy studies, emphasizing the social conditions, lived experiences, and self-representation of Romani communities.

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96 pgs. Typescript, letter-sized, sepia-toned, in good condition

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Romanies—History, Romanies—Social conditions, Romanies—Ethnic identity, Romanies—Public opinion, Anthropology—Methodology, Ethnology—Europe, Cultural representation, Stereotypes (Social psychology), Social realism in literature

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