Jewish Ghettoization

Jewish ghettoization refers to the forced concentration of Jewish communities into specific, often confined, urban areas under restrictive laws. Historically, ghettos emerged in Europe during medieval times and became more widespread under Nazi Germany, who sealed off these districts to isolate Jews from the rest of society. This process aimed to control, segregate, and ultimately persecute Jewish populations, often accompanied by hardships such as overcrowding, poor living conditions, and economic restrictions. Ghettoization was a form of social exclusion that contributed to systemic discrimination and played a significant role in the Holocaust’s mass atrocities.