Talk:Rural diversity

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Sexuality
Original Text: It is estimated that fifteen to twenty percent of LGBTQ+ people in the United States live in rural areas.[1] Rural areas also have about the same percentage of LGBTQ residents as do urban areas, though many are not open about their identity due to threat of discrimination and violence. They are more likely than their urban peers to be subject to discrimination and social exclusion.[1] Rural LGBTQ people are often overlooked by the larger LGBTQ community and by researchers, which both tend to be centered in and around cities. This results in a lack of resources for rural LGBTQ+ populations.

Revised Text: About fifteen to twenty percent of LGBQT+ people in the United States live in rural and urban area. However, members of rural areas are less likely to be open about their sexuality due to the discrimination and violent threats they may face. The lack of people who openly identify as LGBQT+ leads to the lack of resources for them throughout the rural communities. In Rural Southern Appalachia areas, social support from the community is being focused on in response to the lack of support in LGBQT+ members’ families.

Reason for edit: The sentences could be made more concise rather than have a lengthy and repetitive text. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skiv99! (talk • contribs) 20:18, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Made edited on March 4, 2021 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skiv99! (talk • contribs) 20:22, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Skiv99! (talk) 20:04, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Introduction
original: Rural diversity refers to the presence of a non-homogenous population of people in a low-density area outside of a city, especially an agricultural area. What is conceptualized as “rural” varies from place to place, but it generally requires a relatively low population density, an agricultural or otherwise land-based economy, and a regional identity that is distinct from an urban identity. Some researchers have defined rurality as existing on a continuum.[1] The absence of heterogeneity in rural areas reflects a focus upon demographics like religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, physical ability, or any other socially significant identifier.

Revised: Rural diversity refers to the presence of a diverse population of people in a low-density area outside of a city. The term "Rural" is Contextual. However, it generally requires a relatively low population density, a land-based economy, particularly agricultural, and a distinct regional identity. Some researchers have defined rurality as existing on a continuum.[1] The absence of diversity in rural areas reflects a focus upon demographics like religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, physical ability, or any other socially significant identifiers.

More concise and clear language, revised for jargon — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sayed120989 (talk • contribs) 20:09, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Music
Original: "American folk music is often associated with rural areas, particularly Oklahoma, Appalachia, and the Southwest. Country music is also often affiliated with rural areas. Country music is more associated with the southern part of the United States than American Folk music is."

Revised: American folk music is at home in Oklahoma, Appalachia, and the Southwest. This genre was influenced by African American, Native American, and European cultures (Thompson 70). American folk music often features the guitar, banjo, and fiddle. Conversely, country music is associated with a different region: rural areas in the southern United States. Geographical location is important to note when differentiating between these two musical genres.

Reason for Edit: This section had a disconnect between the American folk and country music sentences. Since American folk music is linked to Appalachia, it was important to provide more information about it.

Thompson, Deborah J. "Searching for silenced voices in Appalachian music." GeoJournal, 2006. https://link-springer-com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/search?dc.title=Searching+for+silenced+voices+in+Appalachian+music&date/facet-mode=between&facet-start-year=2006&dc.creator=Thompson&showAll=true --H703D (talk) 19:41, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

Ability
Original: "Compounded with the issue of medical deserts that affect many rural communities, disabled people in rural areas are more likely to receive inadequate care than their peers in urban areas. A lack of public transportation in most rural areas creates an additional barrier for people with disabilities to be integrated into their communities.[9]"

Revised: Limited access and inadequate public transportation to hospitals in rural areas make it harder for people with disabilities to receive medical care. This is one reason why rural Americans tend to be unhealthier than urban ones (Mantel 1).

Reason for Edit: The original excerpt lacked conciseness. Another source was added to give credibility, and show how transportation affects a community's health.

Mantel, Barbara. "Rural Health." CQ Researcher, 13 Dec. 2019, pp. 1-18, library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2019121300. --H703D (talk) 21:23, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

Academic Research Section
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Center For American Progress A study titled "Redefining Rural America" was published in 2019 by the Center For American Progress. It is authored by Olugbenga Ajilore and Zoe Willingham. The study investigated industrial diversity in rural areas. Moreover, it investigated challenges faced by minorities in rural areas, such as people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ people and disabled people. The study concluded that rural America is more actually economically diverse than perceived.

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MDRC A study was published by MDRC in 2020 about College Access Strategies in Rural Communities of Color. It was authored by Alyssa Ratledge. It investigated educational challenges unique to Rural communities such as black, Latino and native American. The paper presented strategies to help increase diversity amongst rural colleges.