Here's the link to a very good article from MLive.com It talks about the use of the term "Gypsy" moths and its relation to the situation of Roma (Gypsies) in the world today. I cringe each time I hear Gypsy moth Gypsy cab Gyppo logger. On and on.... It is any wonder we prefer to be called Roma ? http://www.blog.mlive.com/minorityreport/2008/07/from_gypsy_moths_to_the_roma.html |
Thursday, July 24, 2008
GYPSY MOTHS....
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Morgan, consider writing more. The way ideology works as I understand it is via a continuous flow of images that links a core idea--here, about a group--with a range of negative traits devalued by the dominant culture (usually aspects of its own practices or fears that are denied and projected onto the hated/feared other. The absurdity of the projections is revealed in the total contradictions they entail: e.g. with the Jews: blamed for both predatory capitalism and for Communism, etc. I would be curious to know the most sustained analysis of anti-Gypsy ideology, especially in its present forms. Rob
Thanks Rob. I also wish that you wrote more. I love when I fall upon an article you've written.
Morgan
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