The Rural Primitive in American Popular Culture.

  • Published In: Rural Sociology, 2024, v. 89, n. 2. P. 357 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cope, Michael R. 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Rural Primitive in American Popular Culture" by Karen E. Hayden explores how the media perpetuates stereotypes and misrepresentations of rural places and people. The author argues that rural areas are often portrayed as either idyllic and simple or backward, inbred, and horrific. Hayden examines the history of the "incest taboo" and how it has influenced the perception of inbreeding as primitive and regressive. She also analyzes various examples from popular culture, such as short stories, TV shows, and movies, that perpetuate these stereotypes. However, Hayden concludes on a hopeful note by highlighting a few television shows and films that intentionally reject rural primitive stereotypes, emphasizing the power of parody and alternative portrayals to humanize rural communities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Rural Sociology. 2024/06, Vol. 89, Issue 2, p357
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-0112
  • DOI:10.1111/ruso.12549
  • Accession Number:178094319
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