Board #20 - Blame it all on my Roots? Rural-Urban Migration, Rural Consciousness, and Political Attitudes

• In Event: 84-302 - Poster Session: Public Opinion and Political Behavior

Brief Overview

I examine the political behavior of "rural movers," individuals who have moved from rural to urban areas. Additionally, I examine whether rural consciousness is a stable identity formed early in life or if it is context-dependent and easily updated.

Author

• Jacob Sherer, University of Notre Dame