SOC 203 Week 5 DQ 1: Decline of Rural America

After viewing the required video for this discussion, pick one of the following overlapping issues highlighted in this weeks readings to discuss: a. How does the corporatization of farming affect all Americans, not just those living in rural areas? What can you do about this? b. What is brain drain & what are its long-reaching effects on rural communities? Be sure to include the terms stayers & achievers in your discussion. How could the community leaders make staying more attractive than leaving? c. Describe the positive & negative impacts of the growth of mega-cities. Will moving back to the country solve the social problems created by our move to the urban areas? Corporatization of farming affects all Americans because it uses...