In pages 26-56 of the novel “Communicating Nature” author Julia B. Corbett breaks down the spectrum of environmental ideologies that makes up environmentalism. She analyzes the extremes from, anthropocentricism, or a human centered ideology, to biocentricism, an eco-centered, non-hierarchical mix of interdependent relationships. Just as there are numerous ideologies in politics, the same can be said for environmental ideologies. Though they are not commonly known, all of these different ideologies are present in everyday life. She states that by adulthood, most adults have a firm foundation of an individual environmental ideology which influences their communication to others, and how they interpret others communication. She provides this background of different environmental ideologies so that people will understand where environmental messages are coming from. After reading this chapter it is clear that environmentalism isn’t just one belief, but instead a combination of a broad spectrum of beliefs.
Just as politics has a spectrum for an individual’s ideology, it is important for there to be environmental ideologies. This provides a classification for people to distinguish where there beliefs lie. Just as a person may lean right or left in politics, an individual can classify themselves for their environmental ideology as leaning towards anthropocentrism or biocentrism. Having ideologies that are in the middle, or special interest focused, allows for individuals to pick and choose different ideologies that they most align with. Just as a person may lean right in politics over all, but be able to align with some democratic beliefs, like abortion for example. Having an environmental spectrum is the same idea. Spectrums allow for all colors and beliefs, instead of it being just black and white on ideological issues.
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