Devry SOC325 final exam 2015

Alcohol abuse |
GNP per capita |
The gross national and gross domestic products |
I am hungry. |
trust. |
Environmental bads are not equally distributed. |
it is a source of bathroom humor. |
Women's association with reproduction and the domestic sphere places them closer to nature. |
bathroom humor. |
the contention that money and politics, rather than the Greek gods, moved the world of everyday life. | |
Rachel Carson |
The dominant paradigm |
Business leaders are the most likely opponents of the environmental movement. |
Less than a tenth (10%) |
Less than a 1% |
The dialogue of solidarities |
Grassroots organizing and top-down authority |
the split between the ideal and the material. |
two |
Where the government controls all actions | |
1.(TCO 1) Now that you have almost completed this course in environmental sociology, please describe what you think an environmental sociologist does. What have you learned about what an Environmental Sociologist does since you started this course? (Points : 10) |
Question 2.2.(TCO 2) Give a few examples of how capitalism has caused inequality in minority populations. (Points : 10) |
Question 3.3.(TCO 3) A number of social phenomenon discussed in this course vie as the leading cause of environmental problems: overconsumption of products, the problem of collective action, the Western ethos, population growth, social inequality, and uneven development, to name a few. Which do you feel is the most important, and why? Justify your answer sociologically, using detailed facts and figures from the course readings and any outside sources. Compare and contrast how these environmental problems impacts socioeconomic status and influences goods and bads. (Points : 30) |
Question 4.4.(TCO 4) Discuss the pros and cons of using the term invironment instead of environment. What is the difference between environment and invironment? Be sure to provide an example of each and an example of how they connect. Compare and contrast how this relates to consumer products and services derived from the environment. You should focus on both human and environmental health. (Points : 30) |
Question 5.5.(TCO 5) The development of a natural conscience depends upon the sense of a realm free from the pollution of social interests-a natural other, from which we may gain a sense of a natural me. But is such a realm possible? Can there be a moral realm that is truly free of social interests? Explain. Compare and contrast how we can still keep a free market, Capitalistic system without destroying our environment. How can we still have a free market and Capitalism and still maintain a sustainable society? (Points : 30) |
Question 6.6.(TCO 6) The public health and environmental movements are sometimes at odds with each other. Why is this the case? What might be done to improve the situation? How does this relate to the role of producers and marketers in selling goods and services in a capitalist society? Compare and contrast how this relates to green businesses and our society's ever increasing focus on being more sustainable. (Points : 30) |
Question 7.7.(TCO 7) The author of your textbook states that, "the principle scholarly contribution of the book is the concept of ecological dialogue." Briefly explain what is meant by ecological dialogue and give an example or illustration. How can ecological dialogue be used to solve such complex issues in Environmental Sociology such as exploding population growth, degradation of our natural resources, poverty, debt, and hunger? Compare and contrast these various ways to solve these issues and future issues in Environmental Sociology. (Points : 30)
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