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−	= Meaning of ~~Ghetto~~ =	+	= Meaning of ghetto =

−	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often ~~more commonly~~ associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.	+	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.

	[[File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg\|link=File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg]]		[[File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg\|link=File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg]]

−	= Uses of ~~Ghetto~~ =	+	= Uses of the word ghetto =

−	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently~~, terms~~ that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.	+	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently. Terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might include hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back to descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might include slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.

−	= History of ~~Ghetto~~ =	+	= History of Ghettos =

−	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing ~~Bell~~ but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties. (image below Didier Descouens - Ponte de Gheto Novo (Venice) Venice, [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 CC BY-SA 4.0] - 2 May 2007).	+	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer penalties. (image below Didier Descouens - Ponte de Gheto Novo (Venice) Venice, [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 CC BY-SA 4.0] - 2 May 2007).

	[[File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_%28Venice%29_800.jpg\|link=File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_(Venice)_800.jpg]]		[[File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_%28Venice%29_800.jpg\|link=File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_(Venice)_800.jpg]]

−	= Origins of the term. =	+	= Origins of the term ghetto =

−	The origin ~~its use~~ is ~~though~~ disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.	+	The origin of the term is disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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−	= ~~The origin~~ of the term. =	+	= Origins of the term. =

	The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.		The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.

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	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.		Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.

−	[[File:~~Urban Ghetto 800~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg\|link=File:Urban_Ghetto_800.jpg]]

	= Uses of Ghetto =		= Uses of Ghetto =
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	= History of Ghetto =		= History of Ghetto =

−	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing Bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties.	+	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing Bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties. (image below Didier Descouens - Ponte de Gheto Novo (Venice) Venice, [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 CC BY-SA 4.0] - 2 May 2007).

−	[[File:~~Ponte de Gheto Novo~~ (Venice) ~~800~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_%28Venice%29_800.jpg\|link=File:Ponte_de_Gheto_Novo_(Venice)_800.jpg]]

	= The origin of the term. =		= The origin of the term. =

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	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.		Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.

−	Uses of Ghetto	+	[[File:Urban Ghetto 800.jpg]]
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		+	= Uses of Ghetto =

	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.		The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.

−	History of Ghetto	+	= History of Ghetto =

	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing Bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties.		Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing Bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties.

−	The origin of the term.	+	[[File:Ponte de Gheto Novo (Venice) 800.jpg]]
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		+	= The origin of the term. =

	The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.		The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* Aquatecture - review.
		+	* Bridges of the world.
		+	* Beta City: Temporary, Collaborative City Design.History of social housing.
		+	* Favela.
		+	* Gentrification.
		+	* Home Economics - Venice Biennale 2016.

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	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.		Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.
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		+	Uses of Ghetto

	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.		The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.

−	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi)	+	History of Ghetto
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		+	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi), these were connected to the rest of the city only by two bridges, open during the day, to the sound of a ringing Bell but then closed and locked with gates in the evening. The areas were controlled by guards and all residents had to return to the area before closing or suffer a penalties.
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		+	The origin of the term.
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		+	The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.

−	divided into the Ghetto Nuovo ("New Ghetto"), and the adjacent Ghetto Vecchi The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]]

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	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.		The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.

−	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area ~~of Venice~~ called the Cannaregio sestiere, ~~which described and~~ the new (~~ghetto~~	+	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area called the Cannaregio sestiere, was split into the new and of old (Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchi)

	divided into the Ghetto Nuovo ("New Ghetto"), and the adjacent Ghetto Vecchi The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.		divided into the Ghetto Nuovo ("New Ghetto"), and the adjacent Ghetto Vecchi The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.

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−	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of planning policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as ~~immortalised~~ by the 1969 Elvis Presley song of "In the Ghetto" (~~originally titled~~ "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.	+	Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of city planning with a close relationship to segregation policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as referenced by the 1969 Elvis Presley song "In the Ghetto" (first entitled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.

−	in ~~which members~~ of ~~a minority group live~~, ~~especially as a result~~ of ~~political~~, ~~social~~, ~~legal~~, ~~environmental~~ or ~~economic pressure~~.~~[1] Ghettos are often known for being more impoverished than other areas~~ of the city. ~~Versions~~ of the ghetto ~~appear across~~ the ~~world~~, ~~each~~ with ~~their own names, classifications~~, ~~and groupings~~ of ~~people~~.	+	The term is sometimes used in British English but not as frequently, terms that could be associated with the American meaning of Ghetto might be hood, enclave or possibly estate. The US term can be traced back descriptions, in the late 1800's, of African American neighbourhoods, during and up to the end of segregation through the Civil Rights Act of the 1960's, but the term is still used today. The related term Barrio, a specifically Spanish term is also used in the US, whilst internationally other related terms might be slum, favella and to some extent (relating to planning) the French for suburb or banlieue, meaning an edge of city development with similar characteristics as ghettos.
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		+	Historically the term ghetto itself originated from the city of Venice in the early 1500's, describing an area of the city where Jewish people were segregated and restricted to live. The area of Venice called the Cannaregio sestiere, which described and the new (ghetto
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		+	divided into the Ghetto Nuovo ("New Ghetto"), and the adjacent Ghetto Vecchi The origin its use is though disputed with some saying it relates to the Italian for to discard (gettare) because the area where Jewish people were forced to live at the time was a part of the city which was originally formed from the cities waste or rubbish dump. Others associate it with the Italian for foundry, giotto or geto because the first Jewish quarter was near the cannon foundry of Venice. Yet further explanations relate the term to its meaning as street (Gasse in German), or from borghetto meaning little town or the Hebrew for a divorce document.

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Ghetto is a term with a long history, used to describe areas of a city where minority social groups live, emerging from socio-economic factors but also often as a direct result of planning policies. Today it is often more commonly associated with and used in relation to inner city areas and certain districts in the US, as immortalised by the 1969 Elvis Presley song of "In the Ghetto" (originally titled "The Vicious Circle") written by Mac Davis.

in which members of a minority group live, especially as a result of political, social, legal, environmental or economic pressure.[1] Ghettos are often known for being more impoverished than other areas of the city. Versions of the ghetto appear across the world, each with their own names, classifications, and groupings of people.