Long Time Coming: Racial Inequality In The Nonmetropolitan South, 1940-1990

The authors investigate trends in racial inequality in occupational attainment in rural areas of the South since 1940. Drawing on data from the six censuses spanning the last five decades, they examine how inequality varies across local areas and how it has changed over time in different local areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The authors delve into a comprehensive investigation of trends in racial inequality in occupational attainment in rural areas of the South since 1940. Utilizing data from six censuses spanning the past five decades, they meticulously examine how inequality manifests across local areas and how it has evolved over time in various regions. While modest reductions in inequality have been observed in recent decades, the authors reveal that racial inequality in rural areas of the South remains persistently high to this day.

Drawing upon structural-demographic theory as a guiding framework, the authors explore the intricate relationships between inequality and significant transformations occurring in the economic and social structures of rural communities in the South. Their findings suggest that inequality is intricately linked, sometimes in unexpected ways, with economic growth, urbanization, the decline of agricultural employment, the influx of women into the labor force, increasing minority educational attainment, and changes in racial demography.

Through their thorough analysis, the authors shed light on the complex dynamics that contribute to racial inequality in rural occupational attainment. Their findings highlight the need for targeted policies and interventions to address these disparities and promote equitable opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race or location.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367166885