Original sentence: The Roma are still thought of as wandering nomads in the popular imagination, despite the fact that today the vast majority live in permanent housing.. This widely dispersed ethnic group lives across the world not only near their historic heartland in Southern and Eastern Europe, but also Western Asia, Latin America, the United States and the Middle East
Edited sentence: But, it is unclear what percentage actually engage in these activities.The Roma are still thought of as wandering nomads in the popular imagination, despite the fact that today the vast majority live in permanent housing.They are known throughout Europe as being associated with pick-pocketing, stealing, begging, and scams.This widely dispersed ethnic group lives across the world not only near their historic heartland in Southern and Eastern Europe, but also Western Asia, Latin America, the United States and the Middle East