Explore the social dimensions of environmental degradation

Explore the social dimensions of environmental degradation, resource depletion, and climate change, as well as the ways in which environmental risks and benefits are distributed unequally across populations. Discuss theories of environmental sociology, such as the environmental justice framework and ecological modernization theory, in understanding the social causes and consequences of environmental problems. Analyze research findings on environmental inequalities, including patterns of environmental racism, environmental classism, and environmental migration, as well as the role of grassroots environmental movements, eco-activism, and sustainable development initiatives in promoting environmental justice and ecological resilience.