Environmentalism
This term describes a lifestyle that does not damage the planet or deplete resources.
Sustainability
This term describes little or no physical activity, often involving long periods of sitting.
Sedentary lifestyle
This term refers to a loss or abnormality of physical or psychological function.
Impairment
This political system involves people voting directly and electing representatives.
Democratic republic
Race is defined as what type of group?
A socially constructed group
What is described as a messy person when discussing environmental impact?
Slob
What is one social factor that affects physical activity?
culture, family status, neighborhood, crime, job hours, etc.
This term refers to restrictions in activity due to societal barriers.
Disability
One major issue in U.S. democracy is that citizens are often what?
Uninformed or ill-informed
This term describes the idea that outcomes are no longer based on race.
Post-racial
150 years ago, most U.S. citizens produced very little of this.
Trash
What term describes areas with little to no access to healthy food?
Food desert
What is discrimination based on disability called?
Ableism
What institution is described as ineffective in shaping informed citizens?
Schools
What is melanin responsible for?
Skin color
This common modern practice is described as not sustainable due to waste.
Excessive packaging
According to the slides, Americans are socialized to eat what type of food?
Unhealthy food
Why are people with disabilities often seen as “less valuable” in a capitalist society?
They cannot produce/consume at high levels
What modern issue spreads false or misleading political information?
Disinformation / fake news
What term describes people who share a common culture and identity?
Ethnic group
When we say we “throw things away,” what is the sociological idea being questioned?
There is no true “away”
Name one environmental or social condition that shapes whether people exercise.
walkability, access to gyms, crime, etc.
What major law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In a democratic republic, people vote for representatives to do what?
Make laws and decisions
What is racism defined as in the slides?
A system of racial/ethnic oppression