Why do small rural communities often shun newcomers, even when they need them?
- Written by: Saleena Ham, Adjunct Research Fellow, Rural Sociology, University of Southern Queensland
Image: Saleena Ham, Author providedDo you remember the time you and your friends started a secret club and didn’t let anyone else join? Well, it’s kind of like that in some small rural communities. Even though these communities really need to attract and keep newcomers, some longstanding residents belong to a special...
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