Ghetto (disambiguation)
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Ghetto
refers to a portion of a city in which members of a minority group live.
Ghetto may also refer to:
Ghetto
A ghetto is a section of a city predominantly occupied by a group who live there, especially because of social, economic, or legal issues.The term was originally used in Venice to describe the area where Jews were compelled to live. The term now refers to an overcrowded urban area often associated...
refers to a portion of a city in which members of a minority group live.
Ghetto may also refer to:
Music
- "Ghetto" (Kelly Rowland song), R&B song written by American singer Kelly Rowland
- "Ghetto" (Akon song)Ghetto (Akon song)"Ghetto" is the second single from Sengalese singer/songwriter Akon's debut studio album, Trouble. The single was released on December 21, 2004, exclusively in Latin America and certain countries of Europe. The single peaked at #90 on the Billboard Hot 100. Akon describes the song's lyrics as "a...
, R&B song written by Senegalese-American singer Akon - "The Ghetto" (song)The Ghetto (song)"The Ghetto" is a socially conscious, mostly instrumental Jazz/Latin Jazz flavored anthem, released as the first single off American soul singer Donny Hathaway's debut album, Everything Is Everything, released as a single in 1970 on Atlantic Records....
, soul song by Donny Hathaway - "The Ghetto" (Too Short song), R&B song written by Too Short
See also
- Ghetto TaxGhetto TaxThe term ghetto tax is used to describe the generally higher prices those with low incomes pay for goods and services, particularly those living in poverty-stricken areas.-Economic principles:...
- Venetian GhettoVenetian GhettoThe Venetian Ghetto was the area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live under the Venetian Republic. It is from its name in Italian , that the English word "ghetto" is derived: in the Venetian language it was named "ghèto".-Etymology:...
- Jewish ghettos in EuropeJewish ghettos in EuropeJewish ghettos in Europe existed because Jews were viewed as foreigners due to their non-Christian beliefs in a Renaissance Christian environment. As a result, Jews were placed under strict regulations throughout many European cities. The character of ghettos varied through times. In some cases,...
- Ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe
- Gay ghetto
- Student ghettoStudent ghettoA student quarter or a student ghetto is a residential area, usually in proximity to a college or university, that houses mostly students. Due to the youth and relative low income of the students, most of the housing is rented, with some cooperatives. Landlords have little incentive to properly...