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Direct linkSherman, Jennifer – Social Forces, 2006
The experience of rural poverty is in many ways unique from that of urban poverty. In the rural setting, social cohesion creates pressure on the poor to behave in ways that are consistent with local values. This paper, based on qualitative research done in an isolated, rural Northern California community, argues that in this setting the survival…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Opportunities, Rural Areas, Qualitative Research
