Settlement Houses
Definition
Settlement houses were institutions that provided educational, recreational, and other social services to immigrant communities or poor urban areas during late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Analogy
Think about settlement houses like an all-in-one community center where newcomers can learn new skills, get help with problems, and meet people who are in the same boat. It's like a one-stop-shop for community support.
Related terms
Social Reform: This is an organized attempt to improve what is unjust or imperfect in society.
Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
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