A Culture of Servitude: The Impact of Tourism and Development on South Carolina's Coast

Tourism has become the primary industry of the Low Country of South Carolina. In response, the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the area has changed to accommodate this industry. Using interviews and observations, this study examined issues concerning host-guest interactions from a political ecological perspective. Overall, especially for the local African American residents, tourism has created in effect a "culture of servitude." Proposals to help alleviate these negative impacts are suggested.