https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r By Charles Swiggett en-us 2023-02-17 21:04:39 UTC 2026-01-14 18:27:14 UTC hello@padlet.com tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486789801 A lot of peoples view on mountain inhabitants stem from shows such as "Mountain Men" from popular TV channels. Such influences often focus on the intercommunity relations amongst those on the show and emphasize the idea of those in a community support one another. ]]> 2023-02-17 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486789801 tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486795203 This interactive map shows how statistical analysis of county income level contribute to the publics viewing of Appalachia as generally poor economically.]]> 2023-02-17 21:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486795203 tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486800450 This recent post contradicts some claims that the Appalachian people are further removed from current politics. In the post, the author clearly emphasizes the communities need for unity and for making people feel safe which is a common theme seen depicted for the Appalachian people. ]]> 2023-02-17 21:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486800450 tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486806399 Adams pictures are some of the top results if one searches for 'Appalachian People'. His photos of the people of Appalachia are almost exclusively in black and white contributing to the idea that Appalachian people are removed from society. This is due to the fact that black and white photos and film are associated with older works of art and films and makes it seem as if these people are living in an older period even though it is the present.]]> 2023-02-17 21:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486806399 tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486809992 This is a rather interesting podcast episode that discusses the importance and history of of a stringed instrument festival called Cliff top. This contributes to the idea that stringed instrument music is a key part of Appalachian culture.]]> 2023-02-17 21:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486809992 tswigge55 https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486818663 One of the first results when searching 'Appalachia 2023' is the picture above. This shows how one of the main topics associated with the Smokey Mountains and its inhabitants is the raw beauty of the nature present and that one of the main things that attracts people to the Smokies is the nature there. ]]> 2023-02-17 22:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tswigge55/oz0silb4bvw8ez9r/wish/2486818663