Environmental Sociology: Five Perspectives

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Questions and Answers

Which perspective is associated with the belief in human exemptionalism?

  • Humanitarian Perspective
  • Environmental Perspective
  • New Ecological Perspective
  • Neo-Malthusian Perspective (correct)

What is a key aspect of the Neo-Malthusian Perspective?

  • Promoting unlimited growth and resource extraction
  • Advocating for increased consumption
  • Emphasizing the impacts of overpopulation on the environment (correct)
  • Proposing technology as the solution to environmental challenges

Which perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of social and ecological systems?

  • Environmental Perspective
  • Humanitarian Perspective
  • Neo-Malthusian Perspective
  • New Ecological Perspective (correct)

What distinguishes the Human Exemptionalism perspective from other perspectives mentioned?

<p>Emphasizing human innovation and adaptability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective aligns with the view that humans are not subject to the ecological limits faced by other species?

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

What is a key feature of the New Ecological Perspective discussed in the text?

<p>Advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Eco-Marxist perspective, what is the main criticism of capitalism in relation to environmental degradation?

<p>Capitalism exploits nature for profit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key solution does the Eco-Marxist perspective propose to achieve ecological sustainability?

<p>Redistribution of wealth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary belief of the Eco-Modernization perspective regarding environmental sustainability?

<p>It can be reconciled with economic growth through technological innovation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does the Eco-Modernization perspective emphasize as crucial in addressing environmental challenges?

<p>Renewable energy and efficient resource management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Eco-Marxist perspective from the Eco-Modernization perspective in terms of addressing ecological issues?

<p>The focus on capitalism's impact on nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental belief about economic growth is shared by both the Eco-Marxist and Eco-Modernization perspectives?

<p>Economic growth can be achieved without degrading the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Human Exemptionalism

Belief that humans are exempt from ecological limits.

Neo-Malthusian Perspective

Perspective emphasizing overpopulation's environmental impact.

New Ecological Perspective

Perspective emphasizing the interconnectedness of social and ecological systems.

Human Exemptionalism

Focuses on human innovation and adaptability.

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Human Exemptionalism

Humans aren't subject to same ecological limits as other species.

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New Ecological Perspective

Promotes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues.

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Eco-Marxist Perspective

Capitalism exploits nature for profit, causing environmental degradation.

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Eco-Marxist solution

Redistribution of wealth to achieve ecological sustainability.

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Eco-Modernization

Environmental sustainability can be achieved through tech innovation while maintaining economic growth.

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Eco-Modernization Emphasis

Renewable energy and efficient resource management.

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Eco-Marxist vs. Eco-Modern

Focus on capitalism's impact vs. tech innovation.

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Shared belief

Economic growth can be achieved without environmental degradation.

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