Even some enlightened academicians automatically and incorrectly connect illiteracy to Appalachia, contends Katherine Kelleher Sohn. After overhearing two education professionals refer to the southern accent of a waiter and then launch into a few redneck jokes, Sohn wondered why rural, working-class white people are not considered part of the multicultural community. "Whistlin and Crowin Women of Appalachia: Literacy Practices since College" examines the power of women to rise above cultural constraints, complete their college degrees, assume positions of responsibility, and ultimately...
Even some enlightened academicians automatically and incorrectly connect illiteracy to Appalachia, contends Katherine Kelleher Sohn. After overhear...
Even some enlightened academicians automatically--and incorrectly--connect illiteracy to Appalachia, contends Katherine Kelleher Sohn. After overhearing two education professionals refer to the southern accent of a waiter and then launch into a few redneck jokes, Sohn wondered why rural, working-class white people are not considered part of the multicultural community. Whistlin' and Crowin' Women of Appalachia: Literacy Practices since College examines the power of women to rise above cultural constraints, complete their college degrees, assume positions of responsibility, and...
Even some enlightened academicians automatically--and incorrectly--connect illiteracy to Appalachia, contends Katherine Kelleher Sohn. After overhe...