Ghetto Religion -

: This study examines the religious structures and social functions of churches within impoverished Black urban communities (ghettos) in the mid-20th century.

The term is also used in broader sociological discourse to describe religions once "dismissed as ghetto religion," such as . Historically, these were viewed as practices of the "uneducated poor" before gaining wider mainstream and middle-class acceptance in the late 20th century, as noted in reports by the New York Times . Ghetto Religion

: The song uses the term metaphorically to describe the spiritual resilience and "street religion" found in inner cities, often contrasting religious faith with the harsh realities of urban life. : This study examines the religious structures and