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 Carolin a. In response, the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the area has c hanged to accommodate this industry. Using interviews and observations, thi s 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." Proposa ls to help alleviate these negative impacts are suggested.