"Poor white trash" is a derogatory term used to describe a stereotypical lower-class Caucasian, who is characterized as unintelligent, dirty, and discourteous. The Ewells exemplify the term "poor white trash" because they share similar characteristics typically associated with the term. The Ewells rely on welfare as their income and live in a dilapidated cabin behind to town dump. Their yard is a mess and Burris, one of the younger children in Scout's class, is so filthy that he has bugs crawling from his hair. Bob Ewell is a despicable human being who abuses his daughter and attempts to harm innocent people throughout Maycomb. His son, Burris, also displays poor manners and a lack of respect during the first day of school. The entire family is uneducated and viewed with contempt throughout Maycomb. I believe that this stereotype still exists in today's society. There are many lower-class Caucasian individuals who are referred to as "white trash" each day. Similar to other racial slurs, "poor white trash" is still in existence and used by ignorant, insensitive people. The term hasn't changed much since its inception and is still used to refer to lower-class, ill-mannered Caucasians.
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