Final Flashcards
Deep Green
Emphasizes an identification with nature and respect or its intrinsic value
it requires humans to view other living beings as equal not inferior
Ecofeminism
Attributes environmental problems to the historically masculine attempt to dominate and control nature for human purpose. It argues that feminine virtues related to care, empathy, intuition, connection, and cooperation are crucial for environmental protection
Bioregionalism
Advocates for changes in social and political organization to align with natural ecosystems. Involves organizing administrative structures based on geographical regions like watershed or river basins
Lifestyle green
Making consumption choices based on their environmental impact
Ecotheology
Emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans with nature the intrinsic value of nature and the revelation of God in nature
Environmental Justice
Concerned with the disproportionate impact of industrial society’s environmental risks on marginalized and low- income communities
Gray Radicalism
Represents a backlash against radical environmentalism and advocates for preserving traditional values
Ranked Choice Voting
An electoral system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. It can favor smaller parties and encourage more nuanced voting
Culture wars
more encompassing, putting everything modern (environmentalism) againest everything traditional (carbon based economy)
Climate denialism
The denial that climate change is not real
Corporation
A legal single entity that is separate and distinct from its owner
Green consciousness
Aims to change the way people think about nature, their relationship with the environment, and the roles of social organizations and economic structures
Anthropocene
The current geological epoch characterized by significant human influence on the Earth’s ecosystems and geological processes
Deliberative democracy
Political theory that emphasizes reasoned discussion and public participation in decision-making processes
Ecological Reflexivity
Self- awareness and critical reflection on one’s impact on the environment and the adoption of more sustainable behaviors
Ecotage
Acts of sabotage or direct action taken by environmental activists to disrupt or stop environmentally destructive activities
Electoral system
A set of rules and procedures for conducting elections varying between countries and impact political representation
Environmental racism
The disproportionate exposure of minority and low-income communities to environmental hazard and pollution
Green party
Political party that prioritizes environmental issues and sustainability in its platform and policies
Green Radicalism
Rejects the basic structure of industrial society and the way the environment is conceptualized therein in favor of a variety of quite different alternative interpretations of humans, their society, and their place in the world
Homeo Economicus
Self-interested individual who maximizes their utility through economic choices, oversimplifying human behavior
Human rights
Fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every individual
Negative campaigns
Political strategies that focus on criticizing opponents rather than promoting one’s own polices or ideas
Networked governance
The use of collaborative networks and partnerships between public, private, and civil society actors to address complex environmental issues
NIMBY (Not in my backyard)
Local oppositions to undesirable developments or activities, often with environmental concerns
Political Polarization
The division of a society or political system into opposing ideological or partisan groups
Primary Problem
primary election, refer to various issues or challenges related to the primary process, such as voter turnout, candidate selection, campaign financing, or other aspects of the election process.
Promethean Environmentalist
Advocates for technological solutions to environmental problems and believed in human ingenuity to overcome ecological challenges
Proportional representation
Electoral system that aims to ensure that political parties gain representation in proportion to their share of the vote
Rule of Law
The principle that all individuals and institutions including governments, are subjected to and accountable under the laws
Safe seats
Electoral districts where one political party consistently wins by a large margin in elections often reducing competition and voter choice
Sincere Voting
Voters selecting their preferred candidate without strategic considerations such as voting for a lesser evil
Single member district plurality
Electoral system in which candidates compete with the most votes, even if they don’t have an absolute majority
Survivalist/ limits/ boundaries discourse
The limits of ecological and societal sustainability and the need for collective action to ensure survival
Sustainability
The capacity to maintain and endure over time without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment
Wasted Vote
A vote that does not contribute to the election of a candidate often associated with first-past-the-post electoral systems
Existential conflict
Conflicts or crises that pose fundamental threats to the existence of a group, species, or the planet itself
