Social Reproduction In South Dakota Summary

One of the basic arguments for the restoration of bison back onto the prairies involves the economic benefits. Five of the nations ten poorest counties are located on Indian reservations (Manning, WWW). With decreasing beef prices and increasing land values, the margin of profit continues to narrow. A majority of the cattle industry that once was present in the midwest have sought greener pastures east in states such as Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky (Popper, D). Another possible opponent, the Forest Service also no longer seems to focus on maximizing their timber yields in the midwest, but rather in northern California, Oregon, and Washington (Popper, D). Bison offer a plausible solution due to their low cost (about half as much as cattle). Bison are also better adapted to the environment and produce the same amount of meat which is higher in protein, lower in cholesterol and fat, compared to cattle. In terms of land usage, bison graze and then move while cattle remain where they are thus damaging the soil. Bison also eat a greater variety of grasses, something which lacks with cattle. A proposal made by conservationists suggest that, "Ranchers can easily switch to buffalo and sell hunting rights, meats, hides, horns, and skulls at healthy prices (Popper DE, 1994)." Care of bison is also simple because unlike cattle, bison can withstand plains' winters. Land value also increases when it offers game

Social reproduction refers to the continuous intergenerational physically and emotionally exhausting household labour that is needed to maintain life (Trotz, lecture, Jan 13, 2016). This kind of labour though is considered to be a woman’s duty. Since an economic activity happens where there is a market, social reproduction is not considered as one as it doesn’t have a visible market. Even though, it doesn’t have market value, domestic work greatly contribute to the economy (Waring, 2013). Since this work is done in homes and by women who are usually marginalized, it remains invisible and thus not considered for pay. This kind of work depends on the traditional division of labour in which women are seen as housewives while men, breadwinners. Thus, the gendering of social reproduction is a result of “doing gender,” where women’s abilities to be mothers are naturalized (Coltrane, 1989); in other words, women are made to fit into the simplistic “domestic = family = heterosexual woman = care and love” equation (Manalansan & Martin, 2008, p.2), while any man who does the caring work in a family is feminized and considered a lesser man (Coltrane, 1989).Thus, a woman’s femininity depends on her motherhood while a man’s masculinity depends on “not doing mother’s work” (Coltrane, 1989, p.473).

The agriculture industry is not only the largest industry within our state, but also within our nation. However, in recent years it has also been one of the most heavily criticized. This has led to a ‘brain drain’ in rural America as more people decide to leave our industry and their family farms.

Many would not believe that North Dakota has some serious environmental concerns, at least I did not. I always thought of North Dakota as a stable and somewhat of a quiet state. After doing some extensive research, I found that North Dakota has environmental concerns with terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic ecosystems. As for aquatic ecosystems, the main damage has been done through haphazard artificial drainage, excessive water diversions, and improper disposal of industrial waste. Impact to terrestrial ecosystems is caused by the constant industrial and residential work sectors as well as the mechanical destruction of plant communities. Lastly, atmospheric issues can be pointed to blowing soil and improper pesticide application. As we

Northeastern Montana, during the early twentieth century, was plagued by a myriad of poor farming condition such as” hail, locusts, drought, and low commodity prices” according to McDonald. (McDonald, 20) The impecunious economic conditions created a support base of highly volatile and emotional of farmers that were ripe for political exploitation. Sheridan County’s farmers were desperate for dynamic political leadership that represented their best interests. Consequently, Charles E. Taylor and the Producers News were able to efficaciously fill this gap by increasing their popularity with farmers by utilizing the brilliant classist rhetoric that empowered and radicalized this community of farmers. McDonald stated that, “Taylor demonstrated

Ozark, MO; Population: 18,348, Demographics: 90.9% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.6% Interracial, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian, Median Income: $48,929. (1) Ozark, Missouri is the place where I lived for the first nineteen years of my life. I was raised in a middle class, interracial, family consisting of Irish and Mexican bloodlines. My mom and I are white, my step-dad is Hispanic, and my brother is White/Hispanic. The majority of my friend’s family’s socioeconomic status is in the $200,000 to $300,000 income bracket. Our town also includes the fourth largest Assembly of God church in the United States with an average attendance of 8, 850. (2) This is the society I grew up in and there are a lot of things I

The next controversy among North Dakota farmers is the demolition of shelterbelts. For many farmers the shelterbelts are vital to

This information illustrates the status quo of Wyoming’s agriculture. “Historically, agriculture has been important to Wyoming’s cultural identity and the quality of life of its citizens… There currently 9,200 agricultural producers operating in Wyoming. Overall Wyoming agricultural production in 2001 amounted to $1.057 billion and of that sum; gross value added to the economy was $471.2 million.”(Bittner, 2) “Agriculture contributes $800 million annually to Wyoming’s economy, approximately 80% of which is cattle production.” (www.ourchildrenstrust.org/page/323/Wyoming-economy) From the previous figures, we can see that agriculture occupies an important position in Wyoming’s economy. It increases economic growth and gross domestic product.

Wealth distribution in South Dakota is a diverse and complicated problem. Nationwide there is a growing concern that there is a shift of money to a small minority of people. Although, South Dakota may be experiencing this wealth inequality, it is difficult to pinpoint whether this phenomenon is occurring. Consequently, the lack of an income and capital gains tax, and in addition the high percentage of farms will be examined to see how the wealth is distributed and further explore if there should be action taken at the state level to combat this potential problem.

Growing up on a small family wheat farm in southwestern Oklahoma, I have experienced the harsh conditions of farming firsthand. The job that used to employ the largest amount of people in the United States has lost the support and the respect of the American people. The Jeffersonian Ideal of a nation of farmers has been tossed aside to be replaced by a nation of white-collar workers. The family farm is under attack and it is not being protected. The family farm can help the United States economically by creating jobs in a time when many cannot afford the food in the stores. The family farm can help prevent the degradation of the environment by creating a mutually beneficial relationship between the people producing the food and nature. The family farm is the answer to many of the tough questions facing the United States today, but these small farms are going bankrupt all too often. The government’s policy on farming is the largest factor in what farms succeed, but simple economics, large corporations, and society as a whole influence the decline in family farms; small changes in these areas will help break up the huge corporate farms, keeping the small family farm afloat.

The Cheyenne are commonly known as hunters after abandoning agriculture in the eighteenth century. They are made up of the Northern and Southern groups found within the high plains at the central portion. They are Algonquian speakers, with the Southern and Northern Cheyenne having diverse dialect. The Cheyenne are originally from Minnesota where they left before settling in the High plains.

Reading descriptions in medical texts, Martin wondered how male-oriented views from textbooks matched so cohesively with those of the interviewees. After some research, Martin realized the thought process of woman during labor matched the text book definitions due the definitions men witnessed during childbirth and illustrated in text books and woman culturally internalized and learned through ideology as a description of contractions vs. giving birth.

Iowa has changed rapidly from the vast prairie lands it used to be, but many of these lands are being slowly reclaimed and restored to their once natural splendor. The most rapid change in Iowa’s landscape occurred during the Industrial Revolution, and when large scale farming became a possibility. This has left serious consequences on Iowa’s landscape with erosion, but is being combatted by more productive farming practices. Iowa as the “middle lands” is continuously changing, for the better or the worse, alongside the people who call it

My Mom grew up in a small town or so she thought. Snellville, Georgia was once a small community full of farms, barns and tractors. But the town quickly grew as Atlanta boomed with new industry during the early eighties. Within a few short years, my mom found herself living in the fastest growing county in the United States. Snellville, Georgia is located approximately thirty minutes outside of Atlanta. During the economic boom experienced in the eighties, many small towns across the south experienced unusual and rapid growth. My mom’s life changed drastically as large numbers of people moved in to the area for jobs and other opportunities. It seemed like overnight the small town she was accustomed to changed into a bustling city. The growth was quick and caused several problems for the once small town. The town infrastructure could not keep up with the rapid growth. There were not enough schools for all the new kids moving into

In 1903 North Dakota was unfenced, unsettled, and ready for cows to graze the vast grasslands around the reservations. Matador Land and Cattle CO took a 3 million acre lease across Dakota's grasslands around the reservation. They ran a huge herd of there own cows and also ran a different herd that belonged to the indians in return for