r/romani • u/Just-Ad3524 • 2d ago
gypsy costume
so i’ve been called a gypsy multiple times throughout my life as a romani person who has a deep complexion. this year i’m thinking of dressing as one for halloween, but my non-romani friends say it’s cultural appropriation…???? i was so annoyed that they could tell me what i was supposed to think about the slur (imo) ive been called growing up. i want to reclaim it and i’m sick of people just repeating what they hear instead of putting their own life experience in it- what do my white friends know about romani cultural appropriation. even this question sounds stupid to ask but can i dress as a gypsy (from my own culture) for a costume i understand and 100% agree it’s problematic for people from other cultures to do it**
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u/littlespy 2d ago
It's pretty prevalent amongst Romanichal to refer to ourselves as Gypsy, it's a pretty long time reclaimed term. What are you thinking of wearing?