1. Dividing paradise: Rural inequality and the diminishing American dream.
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Ocejo, Richard E.
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POOR people , *EQUALITY , *SYMBOLIC capital , *SOCIAL classes , *RURAL poor - Abstract
In the article "Dividing paradise: Rural inequality and the diminishing American dream," Jennifer Sherman explores the effects of gentrification and economic transformation in rural areas, focusing on Paradise Valley in Washington State. The area, once reliant on the timber industry, shifted to an amenity-based tourism economy, attracting retirees and second homeowners. Sherman examines the social class divides that have emerged and the increasing inequality in the community. She highlights the challenges faced by existing residents, who lack the resources and opportunities available to newcomers. The article raises questions about the resilience and agency of the rural poor and working class, as well as the role of race in the process of gentrification. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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