Rural areas make up 72% of the nation’s land area, house 46 million people and are essential to agriculture, natural resources, recreation and environmental sustainability.
These areas are constantly changing, and many face complex challenges such as limited access to health care, education and jobs. Events like the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted how such challenges can lead to major disruptions to the environmental, economic, social and physical wellbeing of rural communities...
...Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
Project members are looking at a variety of social justice issues in rural areas. The project’s research has shown that diversity and tolerance can create social capital and economic prosperity in rural areas, providing evidence for polices that help marginalized groups, such as disabled, ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ residents...
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