sociology chapter 15
What is social ecology?
The study of human populations and their impact on the natural world
What is pluralistic ignorance?
a process in which members of a group individually conclude that there is no need to take action because they see that other group memebers have not done so
What places are associated with an increase in social atomization?
a social situation that emphasizes individualism over collective or group identities. Cities, they are filled with free floating individuals rather than members of a community
When does environmental racism occur?
an environmental policy or practice that negatively affects individuals, groups, or communities bc of their race or ethnicity
What would be an example of an ecological footprint?
an estimation of how much land and water area is required to produce all the goods we consume and to assimilate all the waste we generate.
What does the term ecological footprint refer to?
an estimation of the land and water area required to produce all the goods an individual consumes and to assimilate all the waste she generates
How is urban density measured?
by the total number of people per square mile
What would be an example of a "positive check" on population growth?
famine, disease, ect.
Why is the population in the US growing even though fertility rates have dropped?
immigration
Define the net migration rate.
net effect of immigration and emigration on a particular population, expressed as an increase or decrease. The difference between the number of persons entering and leaving a country during the year
What are free riders?
one person is responsible for getting something done, the incentive is for each individual the shrink responsibility and hope others will pull the extra weight, but dont
Under what circumstances are bystanders less likely to attempt to help a stranger who appears to be in danger?
the higher the number or bystanders,
What is demography?
the study of size, composition, distribution, and changes in human population
What group was most likely to move away from the urban core to the suburbs?
white middle and upper class people who could afford it