1.3 Reflecting on the Region

Now that you've finished listening to Dr. Billings' audio presentation, answer the questions below.

1. Which of the definitions of the boundaries of the region do you find most compelling?

2. Which is most relevant to your research? What are the most important factors influencing how people imagine Appalachia?

3. Dr. Billings shared a salient example of how stereotypes about the region influenced his research for The Road to Poverty. How might the stereotypes about Appalachia influence your particular research project?

4. What steps can you take to avoid this?