The Appalachian region stretches from New York State to Mississippi. When we hear
\nthe usage of \u201cAppalachian\u201d in the media it refers to central Appalachia. Central
\nAppalachia consists of West Virginia, East Kentucky, East Tennessee, and Western
\nNorth Carolina.
\nThe central Appalachian region has been showcased in mass media from its earliest
\nforms. The satirized hillbilly started to appear regularly in print from the 1920s onward.
\nLeading to the stereotypes of Appalachia and Appalachian people. Mass media has
\nfocused on the stereotypes of no teeth, inbred, dumb, lazy, alcoholics, and now pill
\naddicts.
\nYou will write a 3-4-page reflective essay analyzing the media stereotypes of Appalachia
\nand Appalachian people showcased in mass media. Reflecting on media\u2019s role in
\nstereotyping the region and the people. Analyze the role these portrayals have on the way
\npeople view and think of our service region here at MSU. Also think of the role these
\nportrayals play to people outside the area.
\nWriting points:
\n– The stereotypical portrayal of Appalachia\/Appalachian peoples have been showcased
\nheavily in Hee Haw, Deliverance, ABC 20\/20\u2019s Children of The Mountains, and the Wild
\nand Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. What do these portrayals do to create a false
\nimagery of what really exists?
\n– Why has mass media focused so negatively on the Central Appalachian people\/region?
\nIs this area unjustly featured so negatively?
\n– Think of the way \u201ccountry\u201d life has been sold via mass media. Are the people of
\nAppalachia living the stereotype created by mass media?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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