Formation of New Ethnic Enclaves

Definition

This refers to the creation of a geographic area with high ethnic concentration, characteristic cultural identity, and economic activity.

Analogy

It's like fans of a particular music genre creating their own festival where they can celebrate and enjoy their shared interest together.

Related terms

Ethnicity: A category of people who identify with each other based on common ancestral, social, cultural or national experiences. In our analogy, these would be fans of a specific music genre.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread of culture traits from one region to another. It's like how different music genres might influence each other at this festival.

Gentrification: The process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. It's similar to when mainstream popularity starts coming into this niche music festival, changing its original vibe.