Ghettoization

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛtoʊˈaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Ghettoization (noun)

  1. The process of pushing a group of people to live in a limited area, often because of social or economic reasons.
  2. A pattern where a community becomes separated from wider society, leading to fewer opportunities and weaker connections.

Examples

  • The policy caused ghettoization through forced area separation.
  • Ghettoization can happen when authorities enforce forced area separation.