Do you live in the Applachain mountains, what do you think of it?

Question

Do you think it's an economically depressed area, and a very misunderstood culture? Do you personally think some of the stereotype of these mountain people are true?

Answer 1

I dont know about a misunderstood culture, but yeah, it is a very economically depressed area. the poverty in this area of the country is devastating and anyone that is smart and can leave for college or a better job does that. There just aren't any opportunities there, unless you want to work at target, walmart, or some other crappy job. I dont know what the stereotypes are, so I can't say if they are true or not. It is a really nice area, nature-wise. But there is a lack of highways, universities, big malls, etc. I dont think people in the area mind much about what other people say. The people aren't stupid. They make fun of themselves. Everyone has a plan to leave as soon as they save up enough money or something. Everyone has a plan, but rarely does anyone actually take a risk and move away. The majority of the people have no education or skills other than just doing manual labor, so it is often better to stay on welfare and at least be able to eat and pay the rent.

Answer 2

I live near the mountains. I'm not sure what stereotypes you are referring to in your question. I'm willing to bet that most of what you think is true. The area is severely economically depressed.
There is no where to work. Schools are few and far in-between.
Medical care is nearly non-existent. People live in such poverty that it's heart-breaking. They surely have different values than most people. They are very wary of strangers. They treat their hunting dogs better than they treat their women. They haven't heard of southern hospitality either. It's not a fun place to visit, although the scenery is beautiful. The place is just so remote. I'm not sure it will ever change for the better.

Answer 3

I live in the middle of W.V. That is the 50th state in the union, since we didn't recieve statehood until 1963. When I moved there in 1972 we built strictly by the code... It was the code of the west. You didn't bother me,. and I didn't bother you. The motto is "mountaineers are always free"-- but we aren't nearly so free as we used to be. Jobs are hard to find, and don't pay so well. I drove out of state to a job driving a truck. Some of the stereotypes are at least partly true.

Answer 4

Are you talking about America?

If so , I live in Tennesee in the US and it is somewhat outdated about the culture and people. Many people have moved here from different parts of the US, including mine. It is beautiful actually. I love the fall colors on the trees and the rivers and it is so beautiful, have you seen pictures?

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