Gypsies, also known as Roma people, are an ethnic group that originated in India and are now distributed worldwide. They have a long history of persecution but have maintained their own customs, language, and traditions. While discrimination still exists, gypsies today have more freedom and inclusion in society, with many pursuing careers and education. The document discusses the history and present situation of gypsies, including their origins, where they live, past persecution, current discrimination, and examples of gypsies successfully integrating and contributing to modern society through occupations like engineering.

1. MARCOS NAVARRO SILVA
27/03/19 Gypsies

2. 1) Who are the gypsies?
-The gypsies are simply people who unite some customs and
traditions of many years ago.
-Its origin is Indian.
-It is the most important ethnic minority, because it has its own flag,
language and anthem.
-They have always been dedicated to trade and blacksmithing.

3. 2) Where the gypsies live?
-The gypsies are distributed all over the world.
-Mainly there are many gypsies in countries
such Romania, Spain, Bulgaria,etc.
-In Spain, the place where there are many
gypsies is Andalucia, in the south.
-The 8th of April is the International day of the
gypsy town.

4. 2) Where the gypsies live?
-Gypsies in the world.
Italia
85.000 a
100.000
España
500.000 a
600.000
Dinamarca
2.500 a
4.500
Rumanía
621.600
Francia
200.000 a
300.000
Portugal
40.000

5. 3) History about gypsies.
-It has been a town very persecuted town for
more tan 500 years.
-They prevented them from staying in the
cities, because “they was different people”.
-The Catholic Kings prevented the gypsies from
having their customs and also prohibited them
speaking their language.
-In 1789, in “the big raid”, 15000 gypsies were
aprehended and many died.

6. 3) History about gypsies.
-After many years, the story changed.
-The gypsies today are free to continue
with their customs.
-They can speak their language freely too.

7. 4) Gypsies in the present.
VÍDEO 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqBvpWbmdkQ&t=64s
VÍDEO 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2hgm1DQa4Y&t=79s

8. 4) Gypsies in the present.
-After many years, the story changed.
-The gypsies today are free to continue with their
customs.
-They can speak their language freely too.
-In the society, there is still a lot of discrimination
towards gypsies, although there are aslo people who
treat them the same as te rest.

9. 4) Gypsies in the present.
-At present the gypsies are more included in society.
-There are many young university students.
-In Extremadura for example, there are chemical gypsies,
engineers, teachers, politicians, lawyers, etc.
-In Villafranca de los Barros, gypsies continue their as well
as the rest of society.

10. 5) Personal experience.
-I´m an engineer in agricultural and food industries.
-I´m studying higher cycle of Laboratory and analysis and
quality control.

11. 5) Personal experience.
-President of the Association of Young gypsies of
Extremadura with state scope.
-I am part of the Regional Council of Gypsies in education.
- I work as an educational promoter in Villafranca de los
Barros, helping to impove the educational reality of
gypsies.

12. 6) Conclusion.
-The gypsy culture has contributed a lot to society
(words, music, values…)
I´m proud of being a gypsy and of my customs.
-The gypsy town has envolved a lot.
-We mustn´t judge people without first knowing
them.

13. 6) Thanks.
FINISH!