
Why I hesitate to tell people I'm a Gypsy
Romany women share their experiences of hiding their heritage for fear of prejudice.
BBC News
The Romani people, also known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who traditionally lived a nomadic, itinerant lifestyle. Linguistic and genetic evidence suggests that the Romani people originated in South Asia, likely in the region of present-day Rajasthan.
Romany women share their experiences of hiding their heritage for fear of prejudice.