GATE 2001
The term ‘gentrification’ refers to
(A) Migration of fresh population into a
crowded urban area.
(B) Settling of population in a new urban
area.
(C) Settling of military forces in an urban
area.
(D) Evacuation of population from a rural
area.
Answer:
(A) Migration of fresh population into
a crowded urban area.
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The
term “gentrification” is coined by ‘Ruth Glass’ a British sociologist. The buying and
renovating of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by
wealthier individuals, which in effect increases property values and displaces
low-income families and small businesses.
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