Why the word g*ps* is a slur and you should not use it anymore
The word g*ps* was coined as a way to mock/ridicule/oppress the Romany people. Europeans mistakenly thought the Romany people were from Egypt, hence the slur’s spelling. It is used to other and oppress Romany people. “Bohemian” was the french version of g*ps*, however it technically refers to the place of Bohemia. If you use ‘bohemian’ it should only be to refer to people who are actually from that country. NEVER use the word g*ps* under any circumstance.
Etymology: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Gypsy
An article with more information: https://mindfulmermaid.com/stopsayinggypsy/
Personal account by a Romany woman about why g*ps* and bohemian should not be used as slang or fashion descriptors: http://affinitymagazine.us/2017/02/03/an-open-letter-to-the-unbeknownst-racist/
Definition of bohemian: https://www.etymonline.com/word/bohemian
Roma vs Romany vs Romani : https://www.diversitystyleguide.com/glossary/roma-romany-romani/
Etymology: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Gypsy
An article with more information: https://mindfulmermaid.com/stopsayinggypsy/
Personal account by a Romany woman about why g*ps* and bohemian should not be used as slang or fashion descriptors: http://affinitymagazine.us/2017/02/03/an-open-letter-to-the-unbeknownst-racist/
Definition of bohemian: https://www.etymonline.com/word/bohemian
Roma vs Romany vs Romani : https://www.diversitystyleguide.com/glossary/roma-romany-romani/
Why the word r*t*rd is offensive and you should not use it anymore
Why the word r*t*rd is offensive and you should never say it:
An article from Boston University: https://www.bu.edu/wheelock/the-use-of-the-r-word-and-why-its-a-problem/
Another article about why the r-word is offensive: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spread-the-word-to-end-the-word_b_2819328
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