Social Problems in Porto Rico

"Social Problems in Porto Rico" by Fred K. Fleagle is a study from the early 1900s that examines the difficult social issues faced by the rural people of Puerto Rico. The book investigates the circumstances of the island's rural population, especially the "jíbaro," or rural worker. The author uses information from the 1910 census and other sources to explore the differences between city and country life, noting that most islanders lived in rural areas. It uncovers the numerous social issues of rural life, such as inadequate housing and overpopulation. The writing wants to shine a light on their way of life and promote sociological conversation about these harsh facts.