ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY Soc 111 Fall 2008 Environmental sociology

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY Soc 111 Fall 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY Soc 111 Fall 2008

Environmental sociology Study of the interaction between the physical environment and social organizations/behavior. Has

Environmental sociology Study of the interaction between the physical environment and social organizations/behavior. Has roots in demographic research as well as rural sociology. Subfield emerged during the late 1970 s Flurry of research beginning in the 1990 s

Environmental sociology Academic discipline that emerged largely as a result of a social movement

Environmental sociology Academic discipline that emerged largely as a result of a social movement Many disciplines now have an “environmental studies” component.

Social movement Arises from discontent w/ some aspect of society Intend to address social

Social movement Arises from discontent w/ some aspect of society Intend to address social problem & create social change Organize to promote or resist social change

Environmental movement Proactive social movement A “new social movement” AKA transnational social movement

Environmental movement Proactive social movement A “new social movement” AKA transnational social movement

Paradigm shift Refers to a significant change in a scientific thinking or worldview Coined

Paradigm shift Refers to a significant change in a scientific thinking or worldview Coined by Thomas Kuhn HEP (Human Exemptionalism Paradigm…aka Exceptionalism) Dominant from Industrial Revolution until the mid to late 20 th century NEP (New Ecological Paradigm) Emerged during 1970 s

HEP Coincided with dominant Western worldview So uniquely superior and adaptive that humans are

HEP Coincided with dominant Western worldview So uniquely superior and adaptive that humans are exempt from environmental forces Complexity of culture makes humans rise completely above biological forces Natural world is seen as a force to be subdued

NEP Research during the 1960 s and 70 s increasingly contradicted HEP Riley Dunlap

NEP Research during the 1960 s and 70 s increasingly contradicted HEP Riley Dunlap and William Catton Jr. coined the term Acknowledges the uniqueness of human culture but argues humans are interdependent with the ecosystem

Examples of studies Impact of social organization on physical industrial farming practices and effects

Examples of studies Impact of social organization on physical industrial farming practices and effects on groundwater pollution and/or surrounding community health CAFOs and declining property values Impact of physical environment on social behavior buying organic or local foods to mitigate environmental/community effects of industrial ag.

Resource mobilization theory Explains why the environmental movement (or any other social movement) is

Resource mobilization theory Explains why the environmental movement (or any other social movement) is successful or unsuccessful Focuses on the ability of a social movement to mobilize people, gain media attention, raise money, and influence public opinion and social policy.

To be effective Social movements must be highly organized and goal oriented Effectiveness depends

To be effective Social movements must be highly organized and goal oriented Effectiveness depends on Problematizing a phenomenon Soliciting time and talent Presenting a “palatable” solution

Environmental movement Has been extremely effective Academic disciplines Both presidential candidates ran on this

Environmental movement Has been extremely effective Academic disciplines Both presidential candidates ran on this platform http: //www. greenworkscleaners. com/? WT. srch=1 http: //www. greencleanusa. org/ http: //www. thegreenguide. com/doc/116/seasonle ss

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Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism Sociology 111 Fall 2008Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism Sociology 111 Fall 2008
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Socialization and Identity Sociology 111 Fall 2008 HowSocialization and Identity Sociology 111 Fall 2008 How