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TEENAGE SHARECROPPER. Thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia
TEENAGE SHARECROPPER.
Thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937
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Media ID 13213430
1937 Adolescent Black Child Labor Country Denim Dorothea Farm Farm Security Administration Farm Tool Farming Field Great Depression Lang Migrant Worker New Deal Overalls Plow Plowing Poverty Rural Sharecropper Working Class Americus Southeast Unidentified
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TEENAGE SHARECROPPER. A poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression, this powerful photograph captures a thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia in 1937. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), it serves as a haunting reminder of the struggles faced by African American adolescents during that era. In this evocative portrait, we see a young boy wearing worn denim overalls and holding a farm tool, standing against an expansive field. His determined expression reflects both his resilience and maturity beyond his years as he toils under challenging circumstances. The image speaks volumes about child labor and poverty prevalent in America's agricultural communities at the time. Lange's masterful composition not only highlights the individual but also provides insight into broader socio-economic issues such as sharecropping and migrant work. The backdrop of rural America further emphasizes the isolation experienced by those living on farms during this tumultuous period. This photograph is part of Lange's groundbreaking documentation for FSA, which aimed to raise awareness about social inequality and advocate for government intervention through programs like the New Deal. Its enduring impact lies in its ability to humanize marginalized individuals while shedding light on systemic injustices. As we reflect upon this image today, let us remember those who endured immense hardships while working towards a better future for themselves and their families.
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