4.2.4 Ecologism

• What is the primary focus of ecologism as a political ideology?

  Protecting the natural environment
• Prioritizing ecological health involves decisions that maintain ecosystem balance.

  True
• Social Ecology advocates for decentralized, communal societies to address environmental issues.


  True
• What is one of the key policy proposals of ecologism related to economic growth?

  Sustainable Development
• Ecologism views humans as part of a global ecosystem
• What does the principle of sustainability in ecologism refer to?

  Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
• Match the type of ecologism with its core belief:

  Deep Ecology ↔️ Nature has intrinsic value

  Social Ecology ↔️ Environmental degradation is linked to social hierarchies

  Eco-Feminism ↔️ Oppression of women is connected to exploitation of nature
• What does Eco-Feminism emphasize regarding environmental concerns?

  Interdependence of social and environmental issues
• Transitioning to renewable energy is a key policy proposal of ecologism.


  True
• What are some examples of renewable energy sources that ecologism promotes?

  Solar, wind, and hydroelectric
• Political parties with ecologist ideologies prioritize short-term economic interests over ecological health.

  False
• What common focus do ecologist political parties share?

  Environmental protection and sustainability
• Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising future generations
• What social structure does Social Ecology criticize for contributing to environmental degradation?

  Hierarchical, centralized structures
• Transitioning to renewable energy is a key policy proposal of ecologism.


  True
• What shared goal do ecologist political parties prioritize over short-term economic interests?

  Ecological health
• Arrange the key principles of ecologism in order of their emphasis:

  1️⃣ Sustainability

  2️⃣ Environmental Ethics

  3️⃣ Prioritizing Ecological Health
• Ecologism emphasizes the interdependence between humanity and nature.


  True
• Environmental ethics in ecologism considers the moral value of nature
• Which type of ecologism views nature as inherently valuable, regardless of its usefulness to humans?

  Deep Ecology
• Sustainability in ecologism aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations
• Match the policy proposal of ecologism with its goal:

  Sustainable Development ↔️ Meet present needs without compromising future generations

  Renewable Energy ↔️ Reduce reliance on fossil fuels

  Environmental Regulation ↔️ Protect ecosystems and resources

  Eco-Taxes and Incentives ↔️ Encourage environmentally-friendly behavior
• Advocating for decentralized, communal societies aligns with ecological principles
• Match the political party with its country:

  Green Party ↔️ Germany, UK, US

  Ecologist Party ↔️ France

  Ecological Green Left ↔️ Netherlands
• Ecologism stresses the interdependence between humans and nature within a global ecosystem.


  True
• Match the type of ecologism with its key focus:

  Deep Ecology ↔️ Radical environmentalism

  Social Ecology ↔️ Social structures and environment

  Eco-Feminism ↔️ Social and environmental issues
• Eco-Feminism links the oppression of women to the exploitation of nature
• The Green Party in various countries promotes renewable energy and decentralized governance
• Critics of ecologism argue that it prioritizes environmental protection over human needs and progress.


  True
• What economic tools do ecologism's policy proposals use to encourage environmentally-friendly behavior?

  Eco-Taxes and Incentives
• What economic tools do ecologism use to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?

  Eco-taxes and incentives
• The Green Party advocates for decentralized, community-based governance
• What are two key principles of ecologism?

  Sustainability and environmental ethics
• Deep Ecology views humans as superior to other species in terms of intrinsic value.

  False
• What is one policy proposal of ecologism to promote economic growth without compromising the environment?

  Sustainable development
• Match the political party with its key policy:

  Green Party ↔️ Renewable energy and sustainability

  Ecologist Party ↔️ Transitioning to low-carbon economy

  Ecological Green Left ↔️ Opposing corporate power
• Skepticism towards ecologism includes concerns about its practicality in modern society