Published: 2020-12-31

What does it mean to be a ‘redneck’ today?

dr Anna Woźniak
Journal of Urban Ethnology
Section: Articles
DOI https://doi.org/10.23858/JUE18.2020.013

Abstract

This article presents my reflections on the concept of a redneck (Polish: wieśniak, literally: peasant) in con-temporary culture. Based on the analysis of memes and internet users’ comments from selected Polish websites, I try to find an answer to the question of why calling someone a ‘redneck’ is nowadays perceived as an insult. I also include my definition of this concept, which is based on the findings made during research. Referring to the literature, I explain why and when, in my opinion, the word took on clearly negative connotations.

Keywords:

media anthropology, redneck/peasant, contemporary culture, media, internet
JUE 18/2020

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Woźniak, A. (2020). What does it mean to be a ‘redneck’ today? : The anthropological analysis of internet users’ comments. Journal of Urban Ethnology, 18, 239–266. https://doi.org/10.23858/JUE18.2020.013

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