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Download full textBallengee-Morris, Christine – 2000
The hillbilly stereotype has created image distortions of Appalachian people and culture in mainstream America, in academia, and among mountain people themselves. This paper examines Appalachian student reactions to the stereotype and ways in which students can explore the concept and image of hillbilly and develop their cultural identity.…
Descriptors: Cultural Images, Culture Conflict, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
