Sociological Perspectives on the Environment

This set of flashcards features key vocabulary related to the sociological perspectives on environmental issues discussed in the lecture.

Environmental Sociology

The subfield of sociology concerned with human societies’ interactions with non-human nature.

Ecological Grief

Intense feelings of grief experienced due to climate-related losses to species, ecosystems, and landscapes.

Environmental Racism

The disproportionate exposure of Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color to environmental burdens and pollutants.

Socio-Ecology

A social understanding of nature and its production as a web of interconnected social, cultural, natural, and material elements.

Climate Migration

Movement of people due to changes in climate, such as extreme weather events and sea level rise.

Grace Period

Time allotted for students to submit assignments without penalty before receiving a daily reduction in grades.

Fire Suppression

Strategies aimed at preventing forest fires, which has led to increased severity of fires due to changes in forest composition.

Risk Society

A society in which modern technologies have enabled wealth accumulation but also resulted in hazardous side effects.

Planned Migration

Deliberate relocation of communities from vulnerable areas, particularly in the context of climate change.

The Myth of the Sugar Shack

A cultural narrative in Canada relating to maple syrup production that erases Indigenous practices and presence.