Twisted Words: Ep. 6: Ghetto: From Segregation to Stereotype

In this episode, Connie Morris examines how the word "ghetto" evolved from a term describing forced segregation to a modern stereotype tied to poverty, crime, and racial stigma.

She traces the word's origins in European Jewish ghettos, its adoption in U.S. housing segregation and redlining, and how media, policy, and language transformed a condition into a damaging label that shapes identity and public perception.

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