The Key to Sustainability Lies in __________

question 14

Multiple Choice

The key to sustainability lies in __________.

• A) encouraging non-linear changes
• B) maintaining economically valuable species in our forests
• C) optimizing isolated components of the system
• D) enhancing the resilience of social-ecological systems

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Definitions:

Postmodern Social Theory

An approach in sociology that challenges grand narratives and fixed truths, emphasizing the complex, fragmented, and ever-changing nature of social reality.

Dramaturgy

A perspective in sociology that views social life as a series of dramatic performances, akin to a theatrical play, where individuals manage impressions in front of others.

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interaction in everyday life, particularly through the concept of the presentation of self.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact with one another through symbols like words, gestures, and actions.