Country (identity)
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The concept of country, as an identity or descriptive quality, varies widely across the world, although some elements may be common among several groups of people.
Rurality
One interpretation is the state or character of being
Social development
Identity is often localized within relatively isolated populations which, having distinct traditions of their own, can often be viewed as an
Cognitive definitions
Country is a
This emphasis of non-material culture over material culture resonates with the rural experience as being represented through material elements rather than solely consisting of them. Within the United States, country frequently transcends a close relationship with the Southern culture as a source of unity and empowerment of local, marginalized peoples who feel left out from the dominant culture. The preference to identify as country before more traditional means of classification, such as race or class, is reflected of self-determination theory. Country identification is one way in that an individual strives to better their association with others, by identifying in ways that are more advantageous to rural populations and not necessarily in ways dictated by mainstream society.[citation needed]
See also
- Country (Indigenous Australians)
- Rurality, discussion of definitions
- Rurality Movement, an agrarianist political party in France
References
- ^ "Measuring Rurality". InContext. Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Ching, Barbara; Creed, Gerald W. (1997), Knowing Your Place: Rural Identity and Cultural Hierarchy, New York: Routledge
- ISBN 978-3-8428-2301-3.