ETHNICENCLAVE

Ethnic enclave

In sociology, an ethnic enclave is a physical space with high ethnic concentration; thus these spaces are culturally distinct from the larger receiving society. Their success and growth depends on self-sufficiency, and is coupled with economic prosperity. Therefore, the general definition of an ethnic enclave is a geographically defined space with characteristic cultural identity and economic activity. The term is usually used to refer to either a residential area or a workspace with a high concentration of ethnic firms.

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