1. Lockie Flashcards
What is Environmental Sociology
- The reciprocal relationships between environment & society.
- Study of how societies interact with the natural environment.
Redefining environmental sociology
the application of our sociological imaginations to the connec-
tions among people, institutions, technologies and ecosys-
tems that make society possible.
The literal definition of sociology as
‘the science of society’ can just as adequately be expressed as the science of patterns, associations, networks, configurations, and so on;
It is important to acknowledge that ____ do propose a conceptual model for sociology, the ____, that addresses what they see as the ecological blind spots in mainstream social theory.
Dunlap and Catton
New Ecological Paradigm (NEP)
I am thinking here of issues such as _____ and movements they have spawned such as environmental justice and popular epidemiology
toxic waste disposal
The ___articulates the consequences for human societies of their embeddedness in eco-
systems and establishes the pertinence to sociology and other social sciences of environmental issues.
NEP
What is the textbook all about
Stewart Lockie explains how environmental sociology studies the connections between society and the environment.
It challenges the idea that society and the environment are separate, instead he is showing how they influence each other.
Lockie encourages sociologists to work with other fields like science and technology to understand environmental problems better.
The article also highlights the importance of addressing issues like pollution and climate change fairly and finding ways to create more sustainable relationships between people and nature.
A philosophical perspective that prioritizes material or physical conditions—such as economic resources and technology—as the primary influence on human behavior and societal development. It contrasts with idealism, which emphasizes ideas and consciousness as the main driving forces.
Materialism
The concept that many aspects of society, such as gender roles, cultural norms, and even reality itself, are created and maintained through collective human agreement rather than being inherent or natural. These constructions shape how people perceive and interact with the world around them.
Social Construction
The ability to see the relationship between personal experiences and larger social forces, allowing individuals to understand how historical and societal contexts influence their lives. Coined by sociologist C. Wright Mills, it helps people connect personal struggles to broader social structures.
Social Imagination
