Rita and her family are thrilled to have bought a house in a clean, quiet neighbourhood. The neighbourhood, which is outside the downtown core, has fairly uniform single family housing, and has a water park and outdoor basketball court for children to play at. What term do sociologists use to describe this way of life?

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The description fits the characteristics of suburbanism, which refers to the lifestyle associated with living in the suburbs—areas outside the central urban areas, typically featuring single-family homes, quieter environments, and amenities such as parks and recreational facilities.

Rita and Her Family Are Thrilled to Have Bought a House