Italian media reinforce Roma stereotypes - Council of Europe

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Italian television is guilty of reinforcing negative stereotypes about Roma people and traveller communities, according to a new Council of Europe report.

Roma people continue to be one of the most persecuted and maligned minorities in Europe. (Photo: AAP)

“There is a prevalent negative stereotype depicting Roma, primarily as non-violent criminals, except for instances of collaboration with local mafia ...

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Italian media reinforce Roma stereotypes - Council of Europe

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