Problem:
"Rural" is a term that elicits a variety of meanings and images, such as farms, expansive landscapes, or small towns. For some, it is a state of mind or a feeling. Others contend it is a quantifiable measurement. Although there are many definitions, all attempt to describe something socially and geographically different from urban areas.
Watch the following YouTube videos - What is Rural?
How Does the U.S. Census Bureau Define Rural? [YouTube Video]
And peruse The Relative Performance of 8 Federal Rural Definitions [YouTube Video]
Research Briefly:
Look up at least two additional definitions or perspectives on rurality from academic articles, government sources, or reputable organizations (such as the U.S. Census Bureau, USDA, or World Bank). Need Assignment Help?
Prompt Response: Based on the videos, your research, and your own experiences or observations, create your unique definition of rurality. Your definition should go beyond a basic geographic description and reflect your understanding of the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of rural life.
Visual: Create an infographic that visually communicates your definition of rurality, including statistics, key features, and symbolic representations. Upload the link to your infographic with your DB prompt response.
Question: Do you agree with the definition provided by artificial intelligence? Why or why not? Give a specific example of how the italicized information above corroborates or contradicts the changes in how rural is defined and calculated in Why Rural Matters 2025.
Visual: Create an infographic that visually communicates your definition of rurality, including statistics, key features, and symbolic representations. Upload the link to your infographic with your DB prompt response.