Urban ghettos, also known as urban slums or inner-city neighborhoods, are areas within a city that are characterized by poverty, racial segregation, and high crime rates. These neighborhoods are typically inhabited by marginalized communities, including minorities, immigrants, and low-income families. Synonyms for urban ghettos include the inner city, the projects, the hood, the barrio, and the favelas (in Brazil). These labels often come with negative connotations, perpetuating stereotypes about the people who live in these areas. However, it is important to recognize that urban ghettos are the result of systemic and institutionalized inequalities, and that they require urgent attention and intervention from policymakers and social activists.