@awildfaerie@gaygeek.social In my hometown, Roma were restricted to living in one area of the city, and only certain professions - not by law, but by unspoken agreement amongst the residents. By the time i was born, most of the stigma and prejudice had faded, but some of its effects lingered - even as a young adult, one didn't buy a used car; they went "to see the gypsies", as that was one of the 'acceptable' trades they were allowed. Nowadays, there are no more Roma in this trade than anyone else.