The goal of ecologism can only be achieved through radical
social change' discuss Jan 2011 Q7 45mark
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The goal of ecologism can only be achieved through radical
social change' discuss Jan 2011 Q7 45mark
Strands of ecology in support of radical social change
Eco-socialists
They believe that the root cause of environmental degradation is the capitalist
system and that only its overthrow and replacement by socialism can reorder the
relationship between humankind and nature. humankind must adopt a simpler,
more natural way of living and producing replacing of international political
organisations with community-based social structures
Eco- anarchists
Anarcho-environmentalists oppose the state and international
corporations such as WTO & IMF as they destroy the environment
through restructuring economies to ensure a boost in
earning.(capitalism). anarcho- environmentalist suggest that only within
a stateless society, with small communes, can nature be properly
protected.
Eco-feminists
eco-feminists propose that capitalism is patriarchal in nature,
and it inevitably lead to the over-exploitation of the natural world.
Therefore, men are responsible for environmental problems. Eco
feminists believe the destruction of both capitalism and
patriarchy are essential if the environment is to be protected and
the relationship between earth and humans is to be
fundamentally changed
Strands rejecting radical social change
Liberal environmentalism
Do not propose revolutionary change and which believe that their objectives can largely be achieved within existing social
and economic structure. for example, the Green Party urges humankind to adopt a new mode of living and looks forward to a
more localised and direct form of democracy, but it suggests nothing that would shake the existing social and political
structures
shallow egology
Believe that ecological concerns can be met through
gradual reforms, which are compatible with economic
growth and the maintenance of the capitalist system