ENS 310 Environmental Justice
Although environmental conditions impact all people, environmental risks and amenities are not equitably distributed across places or populations. These inequities have prompted a consideration of the linkages between environmental issues and social justice. Drawing upon social theory, and contemporary and historical case studies, the roles of race, ethnicity, class, and gender in domestic environmental controversies are explored. Particular emphasis is placed upon understanding the connections between human and environmental health, how and why environmental inequalities arise, and why some communities are able to more effectively work towards environmental justice.
Prerequisite
Sophomore standing.