Social ecology is a form of rational thinking and partially political outlook that focuses on conservation of not only the environment but society as a whole. Social ecologists reject the traditional view that industry and having more is "progress" and sees them more as a hindrance to the overall outlook of how we as humans should see the world. According to the ideals of social ecology, social hierarchy is the basis of all problems. In my opinion, avoiding social hierarchy is next to impossible because it is in human nature to organize themselves. Imagining a world where everyone sees everyone else as equals is very hard to imagine.
I view most other aspects of social ecology as ones similar to my own. I do think and know that industry is killing our planet, and it is very backward to think that exploitation of land and resources for quick profit is how one needs be successful in this world. I do agree that humans should view themselves as a part of nature and not the ruler of it. Although social ecology does have some very down to earth views that would be great to instill in the younger generation, many aspects of it are simply not compatible with the way the world is now.
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