Cultural Fabric Analysis of Gypsies

Year 2024, Issue: 40, 426 - 444, 25.06.2024

Hurigül Eken

https://doi.org/10.29000/rumelide.1503826

Abstract

This study provides an in-depth examination of the origins and cultural makeup of Gypsies. By considering their historical and geographical diversity, it is emphasized that Gypsies may have been influenced by places such as India, Egypt and the Middle East and how these interactions shaped their cultural fabric. In addition, the stereotypical traditions of the Gypsies, which are independent of geography, are exhibited. Various views on the origins of Gypsies and the regions where they spread have been put forward. The study also includes detailed information on the social structures, languages, religions, clothing and lifestyles of the Gypsies and evaluates their level of interaction with different societies around the world. The study also examines the social marginalization processes of Gypsies and the impact of these processes on social perceptions through sociological studies and comments on blog platforms such as Quora. The prejudices and discrimination that Gypsies have faced throughout history, their social marginalization and cultural practices, as well as their struggles and adaptation skills are examined. In addition, important rituals of Gypsies such as language, clothing, family structure, weddings, birth and funerals are detailed, and the social and cultural importance of these rituals within the community is emphasized. The cultural texture of the Gypsies with its stereotyped traditions and information about their lifestyles in different countries, their professions and their level of social integration are provided, thus revealing their cultural diversity and adaptability. While emphasizing how Gypsies preserve their cultural traditions and maintain their interaction with the society despite the difficulties and discrimination they face, the negative representations of this community by the media are also addressed. The study argues that the social integration of Gypsies should take place in harmony with their cultural characteristics and their cultural richness should be recognized.

Keywords

Origin of Gypsies, Cultural Patterns, Social Marginalization, Effect of Media, Social Integration

Çingenelerin Kültürel Doku Analizi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Çingenelerin kökenleri ve kültürel yapıları üzerine derinlemesine bir inceleme sunmaktadır. Tarihsel ve coğrafi çeşitlilikleri ele alınarak, Çingenelerin Hindistan, Mısır ve Orta Doğu gibi yerlerden etkilenmiş olabilecekleri ve bu etkileşimlerin onların kültürel dokularını nasıl şekillendirdiği üzerinde durulmuştur. Çalışma aynı zamanda, Çingenelerin sosyal marjinalleşme süreçlerini ve bu süreçlerin toplumsal algılara etkisini sosyolojik çalışmalar ve Quora gibi blog platformlarındaki yorumlar aracılığıyla irdeler. Çingenelerin karşılaştıkları zorluklar ve ayrımcılıklara rağmen kültürel geleneklerini nasıl korudukları ve toplumla olan etkileşimlerini sürdürdükleri vurgulanırken, medyanın bu topluluğa yönelik olumsuz temsillerinin de ele alındığı görülmektedir. Çalışma, Çingenelerin toplumsal entegrasyonunun kültürel özellikleriyle uyumlu bir şekilde gerçekleşmesi gerektiğini savunmakta ve onların kültürel zenginliklerinin tanınması gerektiğini öne sürmektedir.

Keywords

Çingenelerin Kökeni, Kültürel Dokular, Sosyal Marjinalleşme, Medyanın Etkisi, Toplumsal Entegrasyon

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