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POVERTY: FAMILY, 1936. An impovised mother with her son and daughter in a shantytown
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POVERTY: FAMILY, 1936. An impovised mother with her son and daughter in a shantytown
POVERTY: FAMILY, 1936.
An impovised mother with her son and daughter in a shantytown for migrant workers at Elm Grove, Oklahoma. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1936
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1936 August Barefoot Daughter Dirty Dorothea Family Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Oklahoma Overalls Poverty Rural Shack Shantytown Slum Southwest Summer Trash Working Class
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POVERTY - FAMILY, 1936. A Glimpse into the Struggles of an Impoverished Mother and Her Children in Elm Grove, Oklahoma
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. This poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in August 1936 offers a raw portrayal of the hardships faced by a family during the Great Depression. In this image, we witness an improvised mother standing alongside her son and daughter amidst the destitution of a shantytown for migrant workers. The scene is set against the backdrop of Elm Grove, Oklahoma – a rural area deeply affected by economic downturns. The mother's worn-out overalls and barefoot children reflect their dire circumstances while emphasizing their resilience in enduring such adversity. Lange's lens captures not only physical poverty but also emotional strain etched on their faces. The girl clings to her ragged dress as if seeking solace from its tattered fabric, while the boy gazes into the distance with eyes that betray both innocence and weariness. Surrounded by trash and residing within makeshift shacks, this family represents countless others struggling to make ends meet during these trying times. Their story serves as a reminder of how poverty permeated every aspect of daily life for working-class Americans throughout America's heartland. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, Lange's photographs were instrumental in raising awareness about poverty-stricken communities across America. By capturing moments like this one with honesty and empathy, she compelled viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about societal
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