"Rural sociology is a field of sociology traditionally associated with the study of social structure and conflict in rural areas."
The study of social life in rural areas and the social structures and processes that shape those communities.
Rural Community: Study about the characteristics and dynamics of rural communities, the social structure and functions of these communities, and how they interact with each other.
Agriculture and Rural Development: Study about the process of rural development, agricultural productivity, and human resource development, the linkages between agriculture and rural development, and how the two sectors interact with each other.
Rural-Urban Migration: Study about trends and patterns of rural-urban migration, the push and pull factors that influence migration, the impact of migration on rural communities, and government policies to deal with rural-urban migration.
Environmental Sociology: Study about the relationship between rural communities and the environment, the impact of environmental degradation on rural communities, and how to balance environmental protection with economic development.
Rural Livelihoods: Study about the strategies used by rural households to cope with poverty and improve their livelihoods, the role of agriculture in rural livelihoods, and alternative livelihood options for rural communities.
Rural Gender and Development: Study about the different roles and responsibilities of men and women in rural communities, the impact of gender inequality on rural development, and strategies to promote gender equality in rural communities.
Rural Political Economy: Study about the power relations in rural communities, the role of government and non-governmental organizations in rural development, and the impact of economic liberalization on rural communities.
Rural Health: Study about the health status and health care needs of rural communities, the barriers to accessing health care in rural areas, and strategies to improve rural health care delivery.
Sustainable Rural Development: Study about the concept of sustainability in rural development, the role of rural communities in sustainable development, and strategies to promote sustainable rural development.
Rural Sociology: Introduction to the field of sociology that studies rural life, rural social relationships, social issues, and the cultural aspects of rural communities.
Rural Communities and Populations: Study of the characteristics, growth, and changes of rural communities and populations.
Rural Social Stratification: Examination of social stratification within rural societies, typically categorized by occupation, income, and education.
Agricultural Sociology: Analysis of the social structures, relationships, and interactions related to agricultural production and distribution.
Rural Economy: Study of economic systems in rural areas, including the relationship between rural and urban economies.
Rural Development: Analysis of the processes, policies, and strategies used to improve the economic, social, and environmental conditions in rural areas.
Rural Poverty: Exploration of the causes and consequences of poverty in rural areas and the policies used to address it.
Environmental Sociology: Study of the interactions between societies and the environment, including rural environments.
Community Development: Analysis of the processes, policies, and strategies used to improve community life and well-being in rural areas.
"It is an active academic field in much of the world, originating in the United States in the 1910s."
"...with close ties to the national Department of Agriculture and land-grant university colleges of agriculture."
"The sociology of food and agriculture is one focus of rural sociology."
"Much of the field is dedicated to the economics of farm production."
"Other areas of study include rural migration and other demographic patterns, environmental sociology, amenity-led development, public-lands policies... social disruption... rural cultures and identities, rural health-care, and educational policies."
"Many rural sociologists work in the areas of development studies."
"Much of the research involves developing countries or the Third World."
"The sociology of natural resources (including forests, mining, fishing, and other areas)."
"Many rural sociologists work in the areas of community studies and community development."
"Many rural sociologists work in the areas of environmental studies."
"Rural cultures and identities, rural health-care, and educational policies."
"While the issue of natural resource access transcends traditional rural spatial boundaries..."
"So-called 'boomtown' development."
"...social disruption."
"Public-lands policies."
"The sociology of food and agriculture is one focus of rural sociology."
"Other areas of study include rural migration and other demographic patterns."
"Rural health-care."
"The study of social structure and conflict in rural areas."