verb
- past tense and past participle of ghettoize; to confine or isolate (a group of people) to a specific area or social position, often against their will
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: ghettoized); often used in social or political contexts; can refer to physical segregation or social/economic marginalization
Examples
- The minority community was ghettoised in the poorest neighborhoods of the city.
- Historical policies ghettoised certain ethnic groups, limiting their access to education and employment.
- Critics argue that the school system has ghettoised disadvantaged students by placing them in separate programs.
- Urban planning decisions ghettoised working-class families in isolated housing developments.
- The media's portrayal ghettoised young people from that region, reinforcing negative stereotypes.