Why are those from rural areas often more conservative?

I grew up and live in London so I will write my answer with my experiences in mind. Usually, though not always, rural populations tend to be made up of people from one race or ethnicity which is usually native to that country. read more

Rural areas all over the world tend to be more conservative for these reasons, at worst the residents can be vile racists, there’s know doubting that. But at best each resident can be a learning expereince, especially for a liberal from the city. read more

In rural areas, the percentages are often reversed, which increases the likelihood that a given rural area is more conservative. Beyond a sense of interconnectedness, cities also have more people living in extreme poverty who are dependent on government services, a group that tends to vote Democrat. read more

The discussion we're in isn't whether or not there are racist policies in government in the south (there are), the discussion is why urban areas are typically more liberal and rural areas typically more conservative. My questions were more about the relationship between blacks and whites in rural North Carolina. read more