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SHARECROPPER, 1936. An African American sharecropper working in a cotton field near Eutaw
SHARECROPPER, 1936.
An African American sharecropper working in a cotton field near Eutaw, Alabama. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936
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1936 Alabama Barefoot Black Cotton Crop Dorothea Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Great Depression Greene County July Lange New Deal Plantation Poor Poverty Rural Sharecropper Soil Straw Hat Summer Working Class Southeast Unidentified
SHARECROPPER, 1936 - A Glimpse into the Struggles and Resilience of African American Sharecroppers in Alabama
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing an African American sharecropper toiling away in a cotton field near Eutaw, Alabama. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1936, this image offers a window into the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities during the Great Depression. The unidentified woman depicted here stands barefoot amidst rows of cotton plants, her weathered hands gripping a farm tool. Her straw hat shields her from the scorching summer sun as she works tirelessly on the plantation. The worn-out soil beneath her feet tells stories of generations who have labored under similar circumstances. Lange's lens exposes not only poverty but also resilience and determination etched onto this sharecropper's face. Despite facing immense challenges and living through economic hardship, she embodies strength and perseverance that characterized working-class individuals during this era. This photograph serves as a reminder of the systemic inequalities that plagued society at that time – where African Americans were often trapped in cycles of poverty due to exploitative farming practices like sharecropping. It is an invitation to reflect upon our collective past while acknowledging progress made towards social justice. As we gaze upon this print today, let us honor those who paved the way for change and continue striving for equality for all members of our society.
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