You need to reply to one of my classmates post on the subject. Please reply to the student by her name Hi Ashlly____-.Also you have to have a reference page for your reply.
Here is the student post:
Ashley
COLLAPSE
Post a descriiption of a human behavior that either protects or threatens the environment at the local, national, and/or international level.
There is various human behavior that can either protect or the threaten the environment at a local, national, and/ or international level. The human behavior that I chose is environmental activism. While reviewing articles about environmental activism this type of behavior can both threaten and protect the environment. Environmental activism encompasses a broad array of individuals and organizations working in scientific, social, conservational, and political fields that address the concerns of environmentalism (Environmental Science, 2021). These individuals and organizations are known collectively as part of the environmental movement or green movement (Environmental Science, 2021). Environmental activism has become pivotal for environmental law enforcement, compliance and regulation, as well as for mobilizing social movements of collective concern (Hasler et al, 2020). At the same time, environmental activism has become a serious threat to corporations and governments seeking power and profit through the exploitation of biodiversity and natural resources (Hasler et al, 2020).
Next, explain a specific social psychology theory (or theories) that could be applied to either encourage or discourage this behavior.
I think that there are various theories that can be applied to encourage this behavior. The theory I chose is symbolic interactionism theory. Symbolic interactionism asserts that people identify and mold their unique symbolic references through the process of socialization (Vejar, 2021). Through the act of establishing an intricate series of relationships they come to certain symbolic determinations, which create a sturdy platform on which subsequent behavior is structured (Vejar, 2021). Behaviors are adopted through an obscurely subtle learning process, and the third tenet of symbolic interactionism affirms that there is a cultural dimension that intertwines the symbolic development (Vejar, 2021). This theory can provide insight on how to connect with other individuals in the society. This theory can assist activism to utilize knowledge to learn how to interact with individuals of different cultures as well.
Theoretical, Practical and Ethical challenge
A theoretical challenge would be what process could be in place to continue to connect with individuals in the environment to disregard the negativity that may stem from environmental activism. A practical challenge would be getting individuals involved in environmental activism. An ethical challenge would be making sure to safeguard information that is presented in the intervention design and what is presented to others.
References:
“Environmental Activism.” Environmental Science: In Context. Retrieved September 22, 2021 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/energy-government-and-defense-magazines/environmental-activism
Hasler, O., Walters, R., & White, R. (2020). In and Against the State: The Dynamics of Environmental Activism. Critical Criminology, 28(3), 517–531. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1007/s10612-019-09432-0
Vejar, C. (2021). Symbolic Interactionism. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
