What is another word for shanty towns?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈanti tˈa͡ʊnz] (IPA) 
Shanty towns, also known as slums, favelas, squatter settlements, and informal settlements, refer to poverty-stricken, makeshift neighborhoods characterized by poor living conditions, lack of basic amenities, and little government intervention. These settlements often arise due to rapid urbanization and rural-to-urban migration, resulting in overcrowding and inadequate housing. Other synonyms for shanty towns include shacks, ghettos, tenements, and barrios. These terms emphasize the socially and economically disadvantaged communities that inhabit these areas, often struggling with poverty, illiteracy, and high crime rates. The term shanty town may be considered pejorative in some contexts, leading to calls for more respectful and nuanced terminology to describe these complex living conditions.
