DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): SL 1.1 Perspectives

A series of vocabulary flashcards outlining essential terms and concepts from the DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies lecture on perspectives.

Perspective

How an individual sees and understands a particular situation, formed by assumptions, values, and beliefs.

Sociocultural norms

The shared standards and patterns that guide the behavior of a group of people in a society.

Environmental Movement

A collective effort to increase awareness and action towards environmental issues and promote sustainability.

Values

Qualities or principles believed to have worth and importance, guiding behaviors and attitudes.

Ecocentrism

An environmental value system prioritizing the intrinsic value of nature and ecosystems over human needs.

Anthropocentrism

A worldview that places human beings at the center, prioritizing human needs over the environment.

Technocentrism

A worldview focused on technology and human innovation to solve environmental problems.

Environmental Value System (EVS)

A framework that shapes how individuals or groups perceive and evaluate environmental issues.

Behaviour-time graphs

Graphs that track changes in behaviors or lifestyles over time, visualizing trends in environmental actions.

Value Surveys

Surveys designed to investigate the perspectives of social groups towards environmental issues.

Collectivist Perspective

A viewpoint that prioritizes community well-being over individual rights.

Individualistic Perspective

A viewpoint that emphasizes personal responsibility and individual freedom of choice.

Arguments

Constructs used to support or challenge a particular perspective, often presented to persuade others.

Conflicts from Different Values

Tensions that arise when significant values clash, especially in multicultural societies.

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)

Organizations independent of government influence that work towards social or political goals.

Greta Thunberg

A climate activist known for leading youth strikes for climate action and advocating for urgent policy changes.

Silent Spring

A book by Rachel Carson that highlighted the dangers of pesticides, raising environmental awareness.

Paris Agreement

An international treaty aiming to limit global temperature rise and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

An Inconvenient Truth

A documentary by Al Gore that raised awareness about climate change and its consequences.

Plastic Pollution

The accumulation of plastic products in the environment, particularly affecting marine ecosystems.

Clean Air Act

A UK law passed to tackle pollution and improve air quality.

Rio Earth Summit

A UN conference that set global directives for sustainable development and environmental protection.