Various families with rural backgrounds knew a great deal about the cultivation of plants, animals, ranch management, mechanics, carpentry, masonry, electrical wiring, and medical folk remedies. (Moll 11)
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While reading the article I came across this sentence and it really hit home. I find it very interesting that Moll looked at the positive sides the these peoples lives. I was raised on a small farm and my father is capable and has experience with all of the task in the quote above. It always amazed me how talented my father was at fixing things. I now realize that he had to master these trades keep the farm going and save money. Families with rural backgrounds might not have the education that urban families do but that does not represent their ability to learn. Moll proves this in his home investigations of many different families.
Related Resource:
This website is a great example of how people are trying to conserve the trades that cannot be done by machines. Here is the link A Place for Trades
Resource:
Moll, L. "Funds of Knowledge." Look at Luis Moll's Research Into Hidden Family Resources 11. Web. 2 Sep 2011.
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