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Cases of discrimination in the media
76.
National.
Internet.
Direct discrimination.
A news story under the following headline appeared at:
http://ccaa.elpais.com/ccaa/2014/05/21/valen-cia/1400687033_589259.html:
“Six people arrested for taking part in a brawl and carrying firearms in Villena” The Civil Guard arrested
six people for their alleged participation in a brawl between two Gypsy families last Friday in the wee
hours of the morning in a neighbourhood of Villena (Alicante). The participants had firearms and several
people suffered contusions.
It goes without saying that the use of the word ‘Gypsy’ does not offer readers any relevant information but
does put the idea in readers’ minds that Roma are aggressive and violent.
CASE 76