The Romanichals have been present in America since the mid-17th century due to persecution and slavery in Europe. Most countries in Europe have passed anti-Gypsy legislation, preventing them from doing business or settling and owning land. This, combined with other types of persecution, caused Roma to flee Europe. (Bokt, RomanyJib, 2014) Most of their traditions are passed down verbally because they are a nomadic people and traveled often, they never wrote books about their history because they had to take all their belongings with them wherever they went. were going. (Kiger, 2013) Today, the Roma are trying to create archives of their history that will be passed down to their ancestors. Family is very important to the Roma people and there is a very specific hierarchy within the family unit. Once the couple is married, the woman joins her husband's family. The husband's father is the highest authority, followed by his sons and his wife. The new bride is at the bottom of the hierarchy and is expected to take care of the needs of her husband and in-laws until she has children of her own. (Bokt, RomanyJib, 2013) Children revere their parents and grandparents so much that they undoubtedly take care of them as adults. The family home usually consists of several generations living together, with younger family members providing financial support and any care their older members might need. In turn, older family members help with the children and provide emotional support to the newlyweds. (Kiger, 2013)When it comes to health care, many Roma avoid modern medicine. Their lifestyle and the way they were raised made them close to nature and distrustful of governments. Imagine being told you can't... middle of paper ...... March 30, 2014, from Romany Culture and Tradition: http://www.gypsyjib.com/page/Romany+Traditions+%26 + CultureBokt, K. (February 20, 2014). RomaniJib. Retrieved March 30, 2014 from American Romanichals: http://americanromanichals.webeden.co.uk/Debra Honer RN, C. a. (2004, August 1). Modern medicine. Retrieved March 31, 2014 from The enigma of the Gypsy Patient: http://www.modernmedicine.com/modern-medicine/news/enigma-gypsy-patient Ivanov, I. (2004, December 15). European Roma Rights Center. Retrieved March 31, 2014 from Reflections on Roma Access to Health Care: http://www.errc.org/article/reflections-on-the-access-of-roma-to-health-care/2067Kiger, PJ (August 1, 2013). National Geographic. Retrieved March 30, 2014 from Romani Culture and Traditions: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/american-gypsies/articles/romani-culture-and-traditions/