Reflective Discussion: Globalization
It would be hard to address environmental conservation without considering globalization.
Globalization has a direct impact on the environment, but just what is globalization and what does it mean to each one of us individually?
What about on a societal level or on the environment as a whole? Don’t forget that you need to think about other nations and societies, as well.
In this discussion, you will consider the give-and-take relationship of globalization on the societies of the world and on the environment while looking at this topic using the three main sociological perspectives.
Week 16
This discussion is a continuation of last week’s discussion.
Instructions
For your initial response, choose one of the following prompts:
(a) Use the three main sociological perspectives to analyze environmental conservation.
As you do so, consider the following:
What items that you frequently use do you think have the greatest negative impact on the environment?
How does this relate to globalization?
Do you think this differs across societies? How?
(b) Use the three main sociological perspectives to analyze globalization and the environment. As you do so, consider the following:
Is globalization good or bad for the environment? For the people? Why or why not?
How has globalization changed over the years?