Slums
Scope Note:
Residential areas, usually urban, characterized by deteriorated buildings, high population density, and generally poor living conditions (Note: Prior to Mar80, this term was often used synonymously with "Ghettos")
Category: Human Geography
Broader Terms Poverty AreasNarrower Terms N/A | Related Terms GhettosPoverty Slum Schools Urban Areas Urban Renewal |
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966