3. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
The chapter discusses the intricate relationship between environment and society, emphasizing the historical changes and variations across different contexts. It explores ecological dynamics shaped by human intervention and analyzes urgent environmental problems alongside their implications for social organization and inequality. Ultimately, it suggests that sustainability requires a shift in how society interacts with the environment and between various social groups.
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3Environment And Society
The introduction emphasizes the interconnectedness between society and the...
What we have learnt
- The ecology of a region is profoundly influenced by both natural elements and human actions.
- Social organization impacts how different groups relate to their environment, which can exacerbate environmental issues.
- Addressing environmental problems is not only an ecological challenge but also a social one, tied to issues of inequality and resource distribution.
Key Concepts
- -- Ecology
- A web of physical and biological systems and processes of which humans are one element, influencing both natural and social environments.
- -- Social Ecology
- The study of how societal structures and relations influence environmental perceptions and practices, recognizing that ecological problems stem from social issues.
- -- Sustainable Development
- Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own, focusing on equality and resource management.
- -- Resource Depletion
- The gradual consumption of non-renewable natural resources, resulting in a scarcity of essential materials for life and industry.
- -- Pollution
- The introduction of harmful materials into the environment, leading to health risks and ecological damage.
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