Environmental Impact on Society
22 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

How do middle-class neighborhoods generally differ from low-income neighborhoods?

  • They tend to be more densely populated.
  • They have more industrial facilities located nearby.
  • They are associated with fewer sports facilities and restaurants.
  • They typically offer better educational resources and amenities. (correct)

What is a common misconception about the environment?

  • It has no impact on human health.
  • It is solely an area for recreation. (correct)
  • It is completely separate from urban life.
  • It only includes natural spaces like forests and lakes.

What aspect does the chapter emphasize as essential for a sustainable future?

  • Technological advances as the sole solution.
  • Economic growth without environmental oversight.
  • Individual efforts over collective activism.
  • The interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental issues. (correct)

What is a significant concern highlighted about working-class women in certain industries?

<p>They are at risk of exposure to harmful chemicals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the term 'unhealthy environments' as related to women’s bodies?

<p>It implies that women's bodies can be contaminated through multiple vectors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the micro and meso level play regarding environmental issues?

<p>They represent local experiences of environmental impacts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is often involved in the gentrification of urban neighborhoods?

<p>An influx of more affluent residents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of environmental contamination mentioned in relation to men?

<p>Men working with products like Agent Orange face serious health risks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary group mentioned that is particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins?

<p>Infants and children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is specifically mentioned as impacting fetal brain development?

<p>Lead (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What practice does Sandra Steingraber advocate as the best way to nurture infants despite concerns over toxins?

<p>Breastfeeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which community is most affected by poor physical environments in the United States, particularly in relation to environmental racism?

<p>Women and children, especially in communities of color (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is primarily responsible for providing food at the household level, according to the content?

<p>Women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the movement addressing the distribution of hazardous wastes among racial groups?

<p>Environmental justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main agricultural method criticized for being unsustainable and reliant on chemicals?

<p>Agribusiness methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk associated with industrialized food production for agricultural workers?

<p>Pesticide poisoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the government contribute to making food seem 'cheap' in the United States?

<p>By subsidizing agribusiness under the Farm Bill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do women in food systems often contribute to their communities?

<p>By engaging in grassroots efforts to improve food access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental toxin is noted for being passed from mothers to their babies during pregnancy?

<p>Dioxin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of monoculture farming as discussed in the content?

<p>Vulnerability to pests and diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor exacerbates racial disparities in hazardous waste distribution, as indicated in the content?

<p>Historical context of environmental racism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was highlighted as a traditional women-led role in food systems?

<p>Community gardening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Environmental Contamination

Presence of harmful substances in the environment, affecting human and environmental health.

Neighborhood Impact

Social and economic factors, like income levels, impact the quality of a place, including access to resources and exposure to pollution.

Environmental Issues

Problems related to the environment, often with micro, meso, macro, and global level effects.

Chemical Exposure

The intake of chemical substances, commonly present in everyday products and workplaces, that can be harmful.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Gentrification

Transformation of a formerly low-income neighborhood into a more affluent one.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Women's Environmental Health

Women's bodies can be impacted more negatively by environmental factors, considering workplace exposure and reproductive health.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Workplace Exposure

Direct exposure to harmful substances and environments in the workplace.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Social-Economic-Environmental Interconnections

Interaction among social, economic, and environmental factors, affecting each other.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Environmental toxins & infant health

Infants and children are more vulnerable to environmental toxins due to their small body size and developing bodies.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Dioxin's impact

Dioxin, a harmful chemical, has negatively affected the health of US veterans, Vietnamese people, and those near US factories.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Environmental Racism

The unequal distribution of hazardous waste based on race, particularly affecting communities of color.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Environmental Justice

The belief that all people are entitled to a healthy environment.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Food provision & women

Women bear primary responsibility for food provision, from shopping to cooking, across various cultures.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Monoculture

The agricultural practice of growing one type of crop on a large scale.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Industrialized food production

Method of producing food using large-scale farming techniques, often with chemical inputs.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Farmworker pesticide poisoning

A significant health concern for agricultural workers, due to chemical exposure.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Organic produce

Food grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, but often more expensive.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Urban farming

Growing food in urban environments, often in community gardens.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Women in food systems

Women play crucial roles in various aspects of the food system, including growing, processing and selling food.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Toxic Waste Distribution

The unequal distribution of hazardous waste facilities, disproportionately impacting communities of color.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Agribusiness

The large-scale commercial production of agricultural goods, often utilizing industrial methods.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Subsistence farming

Farming to produce just enough food for one's own household needs. Often done by women in rural areas.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Breastfeeding and health

Breastfeeding, while beneficial to infants, is not a solution to all maternal toxin exposure.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

Place and Environment

  • Place significantly impacts people's lives.
  • Urban neighborhoods change over time, impacting demographics and resources.
  • Affluent neighborhoods tend to have better schools, facilities, and access to resources, differing from low-income areas.
  • Environmental hazards (factories, pollution) are often concentrated in lower-income areas.

Environmental Issues are Intimate

  • The environment impacts us deeply, not just "out there."
  • Exposure to toxins (pesticides, chemicals) is pervasive in food, household items, and workplaces.
  • Working-class women frequently face greater chemical exposure.
  • Environmental contamination affects both genders. Examples include Agent Orange and various industrial toxins.

Environmental Vulnerability of Infants and Children

  • Infants and children are especially vulnerable to environmental toxins due to their smaller size and developing bodies.
  • Toxins like lead, DDT, PCBs, dioxin, mercury, benzene, arsenic, and flame retardants can be passed through the placenta or breast milk.
  • Breastfeeding, despite potential toxin exposure, is still the best option for infant health.

Environmental Racism and Justice

  • Communities of color often experience disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards.
  • Environmental racism leads to environmental justice movements.
  • Access to clean water and wholesome food are crucial for health.

Women and the Environment

  • Women bear a significant burden in household food provisioning.
  • Women are heavily involved in agriculture globally and farming communities.
  • Women are leading community gardening efforts and food production in many places.
  • Women are prominent in the food industry, often in low-wage jobs.

Industrial Food Production

  • The food industry is dominated by large corporations, emphasizing chemical usage and monoculture.
  • This system is not sustainable in the long term, causing declining crop yields and depleted soil.
  • Monoculture increases vulnerability to pests and diseases.
  • Industrial food production is subsidized, but the actual cost to the environment and health is significant.
  • Pesticide poisoning affects farm workers, disproportionately those from immigrant communities.

Conclusion/Alternatives

  • Consumers have the choice to buy organically grown food.
  • A sustainable and equitable food system requires improvements in farm worker safety and livelihoods.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

This quiz explores how place and environment influence demographics, resources, and overall health. It delves into the vulnerability of communities, particularly addressing the impact of environmental toxins on children and working-class individuals. Understand the disparities in environmental exposure and the consequences on different demographics.

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser