The Redneck South

The term red neck was first used to describe the lower working class, because they would work all day outside and would get sun burnt. Over the years, this term became a stereotype that classified everyone who lived in the south. When I think of the term redneck, I think of a toothless white male with overalls and a mullet which is depicted in this image. However, most people who live in the south are not like this at all. Many southerners are very wealthy and live luxurious lives and are the complete opposite of this toothless redneck. Although, of course, you will find the occasional redneck who dresses and acts like the sterotype.

The media gives the south a bad reputation. Many people actually believe that all southerners are white trash rednecks. Those who have not been to the south would get a bad first impression of the south from images like this one. This could make some one not want to visit the south. Atlanta is considered part of the new south and is very sophisticated. Southerners are working very hard to get rid of this bad reputation and become known as a high class, sophisticated region.