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.

some of these programs I’ve heard from other survivors especially target adopted kids in the program too :(

Hey that’s amazing you’re speaking out against it when you can. If it gets even one less kid sent away, it’s worth it. Thank you <3

Some of the parents are well-meaning. It’s hard cause I do want to be mad at every parent for their decision, but I know how good the programs are at portraying themselves as good and brainwashing parents.

Yep, a lot of these include people who are basically there for being gay too :(

Yep, one of those things that makes you go “I can’t believe this exists yet I 100% can believe it”

Wandavision (and Wanda in mcu in general) has done worse for Romani activism than anything else in this goddamn world. And I am only 40% joking. There have been over ELEVEN Wanda stans on twitter being outted as racefaking as Roma within the time the shows been airing alone. This show makes gadze act fucking wild.

I haven’t heard much about the Sámi people before. Thanks for sharing! It’s interesting to see some of the parallels.

Yes I agree with all your points. It is too uncommon to leave specific people (usually the most “undesirable” populations like disabled, trans, and Romani people) out of certain discussions or movements. It happens in the past, it happens now, it happens even on this site. We do always have to strive to do better and to advocate for who we tend to continuously forget about.

Yes the 5% thing is so cruel right. The quote about animals and Gypsies being portioned out really got to me when I read it.