SOCI 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Environmental Racism, Anthropocentrism, Environmental Sociology
6 Apr 2017
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Environmental sociology: anthropocentrism, dominant social paradigm, alternative environmental paradigm, sustainable development, treadmill theory of production, environmental racism (treadmill theory of destruction) Environmental sociology the study of the interaction between human society and the physical environment: calls attention to anthropocentrism - the view that human beings are separate from, and above, the rest of nature. Sustainable development: the belief that economic development can occur without damaging the environment, treadmill of production points out that sustainable development might not feasible. The theory asserts that capitalism"s insatiable quest for profits and economic expansion is at odds with protecting the environment. Capitalism"s drive for profits and economic expansion, and disregard for the environment leads to a treadmill of destruction . A form of discrimination against minority groups and people from poor countries who are subjected to a disproportionate share of environmental hazards and polluting industries. The effects of industrial expansion on indigenous peoples have been referred to as a treadmill of destruction .
