"Rural sociology is a field of sociology traditionally associated with the study of social structure and conflict in rural areas."
Study of the characteristics, growth, and changes of rural communities and populations.
Definition of Rural Communities: Definition of rural communities and different types of rural communities.
Rural-Urban Differences: Differences between rural and urban communities in terms of population, job opportunities, infrastructure, education, and health.
Characteristics of Rural Populations: Characteristics of rural populations such as age, gender, and ethnicity.
Rural Settlement Patterns: The pattern of rural settlements and the factors that influence these patterns.
Rural Economy: The rural economy and its dependence on agriculture, natural resources, and alternative industries.
Rural Demography: The study of rural populations including population growth, migration, and change in the composition of the population.
Rural social stratification: Social classes, caste and other social groupings in rural areas and its impact on societal dynamics.
Rural Migration: The impact of rural to urban migration, and vice versa, on rural populations.
Rural Health: The study of rural health and healthcare services available in rural communities.
Rural Education: The availability and quality of education in rural communities.
Rural Politics: The role of politics in rural communities and rural governance.
Rural Social Movements: The social and political movements that have impacted rural communities.
Rural Culture: The culture of rural communities and the factors that shape it.
Rural Development: The strategies and policies that are aimed at the development of rural communities.
Rural Communication: The use of media and communication technologies by rural communities for their development and growth.
Rural Entrepreneurship: The role of entrepreneurship in rural community development.
Rural Poverty: The causes and consequences of poverty in rural communities.
Rural Housing: The availability and quality of housing in rural communities.
Rural Environment: The impact of natural resources on rural communities.
Rural Agriculture: The role of agriculture in rural economies and the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in rural areas.
Rural Land Use: Land use patterns in rural areas and the impact of land use on rural populations.
Rural Infrastructure: Infrastructure developments and its role in rural development.
Rural Transportation: The transportation facilities available in rural areas.
Rural Sociology: The study of rural communities, their structures, organizations, and dynamics.
Rural Women: The role of women in rural communities and their contribution to social and economic development.
Agricultural Communities: Communities where the primary economic activity is agriculture, including farming, ranching, and forestry.
Subsistence Communities: Communities where people live and work off the land and are largely self-sufficient.
Fishing Communities: Communities where people rely on fishing and seafood production for their livelihood.
Mining Communities: Communities where people depend on mining and extraction of natural resources.
Rural Industrial Communities: Communities where there is significant manufacturing and industrial activity.
Remote Communities: Communities that are isolated and often inaccessible, making it difficult to access services and goods.
Ethnic Communities: Communities that are defined by ethnic identity or heritage.
Tourist Communities: Communities that rely heavily on tourism for their economic activity.
Commuter Communities: Communities where residents work in nearby urban centers or metropolitan areas.
Retirement Communities: Communities that cater to retired individuals and retirees.
Amenity Communities: Communities that are sought after for their scenic beauty, natural resources, and recreational opportunities.
Religious Communities: Communities that are defined by religious affiliations or beliefs.
Traditional Communities: Communities with strong cultural traditions and practices.
Frontier Communities: Communities that are on the edge of civilization.
Interdependent Communities: Communities that are reliant on one another for economic, social, and cultural well-being.
"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."