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Which group contains the member 'Ashley Beal'?

  • Group 7
  • Group 2
  • Group 1 (correct)
  • Group 5

    • Group 3 includes Yvette Hernandez.

    True

    Name one member from Group 6.

    Joanne Park

    Group number ___ contains the member 'Emma Godfried'.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the groups with their members:

    <p>Group 1 = Celeste Alfaro Aguilar Group 2 = Michelle Delgado Group 3 = Landon Jansen Group 4 = Gabby Le</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Ecotopian women have the right to choose?

    <p>Fathers of their children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ecological idea in the context of an ecological utopia?

    <p>Expansion of human population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ecotopian society does not recognize the costs associated with their transportation system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Re-wilding refers to the practice of preserving urban areas as they are.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Ecotopian life systems?

    <p>Stable-state life systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Ecotopia, the total social cost per mile on trains is less than that for __________ transport at distances under a thousand miles.

    <p>air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the appreciation and respect towards other species that can reach the point of 'tree worship'?

    <p>Ecological ethos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Social Cost = Including all costs in economic calculations Stable-State = Ecological and political equilibrium Small-Scale Agriculture = Free-range farming system Transit System = Transport network in the Ecotopian society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The preferred mode of transportation in an ecological utopia focuses on __________ rather than cars.

    <p>mass public transit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the individuals in Ecotopia view their transportation costs?

    <p>As less expensive than traditional car travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ecological concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Recycling = Elimination or re-incorporation of waste DIY = Emphasis on self-sufficiency and personal craftsmanship Sustainable forestry = Practices that maintain ecosystem health while providing timber Ecotopian citizens = Individuals who embody strong emotional expressions and frankness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic describes the societal behavior of Ecotopian citizens?

    <p>Emotionally expressive and playful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The economic drawbacks of small-scale agriculture in Ecotopia are significant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'naturalness' in an ecological utopia is opposed to qualities like artifice and guardedness.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method do Ecotopians use to introduce expenses into their calculations?

    <p>Optimistic guesswork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ecotopia seeks to avoid costs that are __________ or passed on to posterity.

    <p>ignored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the ecological lifestyle in the utopia aim to cultivate among its citizens?

    <p>Cultural and psychological effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry would be horrified by the Ecotopians' abolition of cars?

    <p>Auto and highway industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary quality that distinguishes Marissa according to the narrator?

    <p>Her hypnotic powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrator finds Marissa to be conventionally beautiful.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of family structures are mentioned as becoming more common?

    <p>20-person intergenerational groups of mixed biological and chosen kin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of contraceptive devices is now considered ______.

    <p>universal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following family characteristics with their descriptions:

    <p>Nuclear families = Declining in prevalence Heterosexual couples = More or less permanent relationships Same-sex relationships = Less psychologically problematic Female-controlled contraceptives = No male pill available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Marissa influence the narrator's experience?

    <p>By creating a sense of high and strangeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ecotopian life, women hold responsible jobs and receive equal pay.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do men and women do equally in the family structures described?

    <p>Participate in raising children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Marissa's presence causes the narrator to feel as if they are experiencing a state of ______.

    <p>immediate consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the family structures mentioned from traditional families?

    <p>Larger intergenerational groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of how Ecotopians interact with one another?

    <p>They interact as whole people rather than in symbolic roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ecotopian women take on traditional dependent roles similar to those in capitalist societies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the general atmosphere of comfort and relaxation experienced by Ecotopians.

    <p>Ecotopians are described as enjoying their bodies, lying relaxed and stretched on rugs, much like cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ecotopian interactions suggest a blending of ______ and ______ in social dynamics.

    <p>personal, professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Anonymity = Allows living in large numbers Animality = Emphasizes comfort in biological existence Gender roles = Equal social standing for men and women Sexual positivity = Celebration of sexual experiences without shame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the shrine encountered by the narrator?

    <p>It serves as a symbol of Ecotopian sexual experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ecotopians feel embarrassed about displaying their bodies and sexual acts publicly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find enviable about Ecotopians regarding their gender roles?

    <p>The narrator finds their equal power in work and relationships enviable, as they can exist without symbolic sex role burdens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Ecotopia, men and women engage in relationships without ______ roles.

    <p>symbolic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical behavior is commonly described among Ecotopians at the Cove?

    <p>They relax and stretch in sunny spots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ecological Utopia Ideas

    • Recycling prioritizes eliminating or reintroducing waste
    • Pollution, toxicity, pesticides, and radiation are minimized
    • Human population, settlements, and impact on other species are curtailed
    • Appreciation for various species, up to the point of "tree worship", is encouraged.
    • Renewable materials, DIY, handicrafts, mending, and reuse are emphasized
    • Mass public transit replaces cars, with electric vehicles instead of fuel-burning ones
    • Rewilding, abandoning, and restoring previously settled areas to natural environments, and returning to older agricultural and ranching practices is encouraged
    • Sustainable forestry is emphasized, seeking inspiration from indigenous communities, and understanding their traditional perspectives on nature within the American wilderness.

    Unexpected Emphases of Ecotopian Citizens

    • Direct eye contact (Frankness/honesty/sincerity) between people replaces guardedness
    • Strong emotions and expressions are encouraged, replacing repression and rationality.
    • Personalization is preferred over anonymity and compartmentalization in interactions
    • Time is allocated towards play, instead of prioritizing capitalist productivity and efficiency.
    • Work, personal life, and professional spheres are interwoven.
    • Interactions between people are unified.

    Animality and Sex+Body Positivity

    • Ecotopians have a strong sense of themselves as animals, relaxed and comfortable in their natural state. They openly express love and affection.
    • Biological beings are prioritized over socialized expectations
    • Women exercise power in work and relationships, not just as dependents.
    • Society is designed so that women and men have equal situations, and women do not have to manipulate men.
    • Women's biological attractiveness and fertility are celebrated

    Ecotopian Sexual Experiences

    • Unique sexual experiences are described as different from previous experiences
    • Sexual encounters are intense and often take place in natural settings.
    • A woman in a bed of needles is described as engaging in sexual activity.

    Marissa (Ecotopian):

    • Marissa is exceptionally unique and wild.
    • Possesses hypnotic powers, with time and personal obligations being forgotten during encounters.
    • She exhibits characteristics of a wild animal, with moody and unpredictable behavior.
    • She is capable of anything, and exhibits a lack of anxiety.

    Sexuality, Reproductive Freedoms, and Family

    • The nuclear family is diminishing, and more intergenerational and diverse living arrangements with chosen kin are emerging
    • Male and female hetersexual couples, along with same-sex relationships, are present in Ecotopia
    • All forms of human relationships are universally accepted
    • Contraceptives are commonly available and controlled by women
    • Women and men have equal control in the raising of children. Women are permitted to select the fathers of their children.

    Social Cost and Stable State

    • Ecotopian transport systems are efficiently financed and economical even in long distances
    • Social costs are considered and calculated differently.
    • Agriculture is more locally based and less costly than standard methods.

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