defined as the sum of all the surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things
environment
human centered
anthropocentric
nature centered
ecocentric
three theories of ecocentrism
ecology, social ecology, ecofeminism
all life forms have an equal right to exist
(deep) ecology
espouses a reconstructive, ecological, communitarian, and ethical approach to society
social ecology
emphasizes that both suffer from a male-dominated society
ecofeminism