Introduction
In the 1930’s Life Magazine published an issue themed, “To Watch the Faces of the Poor” where the lives of the American rural poor were described during the onset of the Great Depression. The issue outlined the conditions of the so called “worthy poor”, predominantly Caucasian individuals whose stories are filled with controversy, tall tales, and scandal. It might have been an interesting read during the time that it was published, however, many years later at present time, the article is being criticized for the numerous inconsistencies and misrepresentations the article became infamous for (Cunningham).
For instance, the
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