Rural poverty “less visible,” says Washington sociologist
“’Very often, rural housing insecurity looks different,’ she said. ‘It might mean, doubling up or couch surfing or things like that. You’re less likely to have any kinds of services for the rural poor as well. So I think I think they’re less visible and easier to ignore.’
Sherman, who studies rural poverty and income inequality, suggests policymakers look into subsidizing things like housing, healthcare, childcare and food. Expanding access to life’s necessities could especially help vulnerable populations, she says.”