fall of communism and the transition to democracy has proved difficult for the Gypsies of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. State policies have increased the gap between the Gypsies and the majority. Gypsies are still living in poverty and there hasn't been any significant changes in education and the training of unskilled Gypsies. The Gypsies have few people to lead them, and the ones that do have not succeeded in improving living conditions. In order for the Gypsies to become equal the state must enforce penalties against discrimination, and institute programs that will allow the Gypsies to become self-sufficient. The governments of each country must make conscious efforts to educate and train the Gypsies. Efforts need to be made by the gypsies as well. It is important for the Gypsies to become politically active and with the help of international organizations change state policy. The Gypsies have suffered ethnic discrimination for hundreds of years and it is important now for everyone to become socially accepting of minorities. ...
