Poor but proud
Subtitle: Alabama's poor whites
By: Wayne Flynt.
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Tuscaloosa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 469
Subjects: Rural development -- Alabama; Rural poor -- Alabama; Alabama -- Rural conditions
Description: Wayne Flynt addresses the life experiences of poor whites through their occupations, society, and culture. He explores their family structure, music, religion, folklore, crafts, and politics and describes their attempts to resolve their own problems through labor unions and political movements. He reveals that many of our stereotypes about poor whites are wildly exaggerated; few were derelicts or "white trash." Even though racism, emotionalism, and a penchant for violence were possible among poor whites, most bore their troubles with dignity and self-respect, working hard to eventually lift themselves out of poverty.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 428-451).