Problem
Understanding your relationship to modern environmentalism.
Rothman (2000) describes the redefinition of environmentalism in American society during the mid-twentieth century.
Make a narrative arguing for the best approach to the modern environmental movement and answer the following prompts.
i. First, describe Rothman's definition of "environmentalism."
ii. What are some concerns of this new group of environmental activists?
iii. Describe one outcome of environmental activism. (you may use the videos to help answer this prompt)
iv. Rothman (2000) describes both a growing sense of individualism and community effort that affect the environmental movement. Which perspective do you think is more impactful? Provide an example from your own life of the way individuals or a community impact the environment.