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Ghettoize

Definition:

(verb) To confine or isolate a specific group of people, often based on race, ethnicity, or social class, in a specific area or community, typically characterized by poverty, limited resources, and lack of opportunities.

(verb) To create or enforce policies and practices that result in the concentration of a particular group of people in urban areas, depriving them of integration and access to better living conditions.

Examples:

1. The government's decision to ghettoize the minority population led to increased social segregation and economic disparities.

2. The community advocated against attempts to ghettoize the immigrant families, fighting for their inclusion and equal opportunities.

3. The historical policies and practices often sought to ghettoize marginalized populations, exacerbating systemic inequalities.

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