Półprawdy o Cyganach, stereotypach, nieporozumieniach i przetrwaniu

The author examines few typical stereotypes, concerning Gypsies and analyzes them on the basis of their existence in modern Roma and non Roma culture. In the text author describes phenomenon called cultural schizophrenia. The phenomenon is based on simultaneous coexistence of various norms of conduct, which are performed accordingly to either understanding or misunderstanding the Roma culture. The author enumerates also, so called misunderstandings, which go against complete social communication between Gypsies and non Gypsies people.