The Sociology of Coal Hollow: Safety, Othering, and Representations of Inequality

In this paper, I argue that stereotypical representations of white Appalachian poverty reflect a widespread logic of othering that helps construct a sense of safety for members of the middle class in the face of various forms of uncertainty. Such representations create social distance between the ob...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Appalachian Studies. - University of Illinois Press, 1995. - 15(2009), 1/2, Seite 7-25
1. Verfasser: Scott, Rebecca (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of Appalachian Studies
Schlagworte:Applied sciences Economics Social sciences Physical sciences Arts Philosophy Behavioral sciences Business