blockbusting
US /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
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blockbusting, huizenhandel met raciale paniek
the practice of persuading owners to sell property cheaply because of the fear of people of another race or class moving into the neighborhood, and thus profiting by reselling at a higher price
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Historically, blockbusting contributed to racial segregation in many cities.
Historisch gezien droeg blockbusting bij aan raciale segregatie in veel steden.
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Laws were enacted to prevent blockbusting and protect fair housing.
Er werden wetten aangenomen om blockbusting te voorkomen en eerlijke huisvesting te beschermen.