01 Oct Environmental Justice
SOCS325 Environmental Sociology
Week 2 Discussion
Environmental Justice
Identify one prominent example of environmental injustice in your home or regional area.
Analyze the scope of the issue, the individuals or groups most impacted (and what if anything they have in common), and how the issue could have been prevented.
In your posting, respond by answering the following questions.
What groups were most typically impacted by environmental injustice?
What strategies would be most effective in preventing future injustices?
What is the role of social power, prestige, or political influence in these injustices?
Who is liable for environmental injustices?
