What is NOT a characteristic of nonviolent civil disobedience?

Consistent with deliberative democratic theory

Why can't nation-states direct the movement of capital as effectively as they once could?

The impact of neoliberalism and globalization

Why is international labour migration management not benign or neutral?

It is organised to facilitate capital accumulation

How does depoliticisation shut down political contestation?

By universalizing certain positions as the only reasonable ones

What was NOT a feature of the Nitrate War?

Bolivia raising taxes on nitrate imports

Which of these best describes the contradiction present in capitalism according to Fraser?

Capitalism separates value from non-value leading to resource exploitation

Which of the following best describes ecomodernism?

Green moderninity by making industry more sustainable via tech

Why do climate activists struggle to connect with people's existing realities and understanding?

They often focus on the disproportionate impact on marginalised communities

What do McAdam and Felli disagree on when it comes to climate related movement (CRM)?

McAdam worries about robbing people affected by CRM of agency,Felli doesn't

What role did the metabolic rift (MR) play in the Guano crisis in South America (SA)?

MR in the Global North led to the exploitation of labor and resources in SA

Which of the following feminisms accepts the woman-nature link, reducing women to nurturers and cultivators?

Feminism of uncritical reversal

What is NOT a critique of single-issue environmentalism as an alternative to eco-socialism?

The inclusion of racialisation derails from the issue of environmental harm

What is an implication of environment, society, and polity being interconnected?

This is an opportunity for solidarity and coalition building

Which is NOT a reason that CRM is difficult to quantify?

CRM is often international, thus crosses multiple jurisdictions

According to Scheuerman, why might NCD be less of a risk to democracy than BD?

They retain a commitment to mobilising and engaging people

How does ecomodernism view "super-industrialisation"?

As a new and higher stage of human development

What is a Keynesian argument against the idea that stimulating production/consumption is still environmentally harmful?

A service -and experience-based economy will be less resource-intensive

What is an omission in the literature on climate-related movement according to McAdam?

The assumption that everyone affected by climate change can & will migrate

How did the concept of modernity change humanity's view on social and political order, knowledge, and time?

Introduced human design, open-ended knowledge, and a linear timeline

What is the main argument for citizen engagement in climate politics according to Carvalho et al.?

There is a need for a different political environment

Which of the following discourses does NOT position people as bystanders?

Moralised Environmental Discourse

Why do BD activists reject democratic practices and institutions?

Because democratic processes are illsuited to address the climate emergency

What is NOT an advantage of ecomodernism for governments?

Accommodates political economic diversity

What do Aronoff et al. mean by the "faux Green New Deal boosters"?

A position that the state should levy taxes and price natural resources

What is Plumwood's main argument?

That dualism always incites domination bc it relies on primary/secondary

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1
What is NOT a characteristic of nonviolent civil disobedience?
Echoes tradition
Consistent with deliberative democratic theory
Demanding political institution change
Drawing on historically nonviolent civil movements
2
Why can't nation-states direct the movement of capital as effectively as they once could?
The rise of protectionist policies
Increased state intervention in the economy
The impact of neoliberalism and globalization
Increased state intervention in the economy
3
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Fraser's Eco-Socialism?
Counter-hegemonic
Trans-environmental
Anti-capitalist
Value-creating
4
Why is international labour migration management not benign or neutral?
It favours domestic labour forces for low-wage jobs
It is organised to facilitate capital accumulation
It unequivocally supports self-determination rights
It links migrants to businesses for better treatment
5
How does depoliticisation shut down political contestation?
By giving the same amount of political agency to everyone
By positioning citizens as active spectators
By universalizing certain positions as the only reasonable ones
By corroding political objectivity
6
What was NOT a feature of the Nitrate War?
Peru monopolising nitrates and expropriating private investors
British investors claimed nitrate zones in Chile
Bolivia raising taxes on nitrate imports
Chile backed by Britain vs. Peru and Bolivia
7
Which of these best describes the contradiction present in capitalism according to Fraser?
Capitalism focuses on short-term gains which limit its long-term growth
Capitalism separates value from non-value leading to resource exploitation
The environmental harm capitalism creates limits its potential for profit
Capitalism advocates for economic freedom but this can lead to monopolies
8
Which of the following best describes ecomodernism?
Green modernity by making tech more sustainable via industry
Green modernity by making capitalism more sustainable via state
Green modernity by making state more sustainable via capitalism
Green moderninity by making industry more sustainable via tech
9
Why do climate activists struggle to connect with people's existing realities and understanding?
Climate change isn't relevant to the broader public
They lack justification for sacrificing short term economic benefits
They often focus on the disproportionate impact on marginalised communities
By being apolitical and refusing to support a political party/institution
10
What do McAdam and Felli disagree on when it comes to climate related movement (CRM)?
McAdam worries about robbing people affected by CRM of agency,Felli doesn't
McAdam suggests CRM conceptualisation affects responsibility, Felli doesn't
McAdam believes that CRM is monocausal, Felli doesn't
McAdam thinks that language used for CRM is apolitical, Felli doesn't
11
What role did the metabolic rift (MR) play in the Guano crisis in South America (SA)?
MR in Global South led to unsustainable yet profitable practices
MR led to labor shortage in Global North, so Chinese labor imported to SA
MR in the Global North led to the exploitation of labor and resources in SA
MR in Global South led to ecological imperialism to compensate for profits
12
Which of the following feminisms accepts the woman-nature link, reducing women to nurturers and cultivators?
Feminism of uncritical reversal
Critical ecological feminism
Feminism of uncritical equality
Traditional ecofeminism
13
What is NOT a critique of single-issue environmentalism as an alternative to eco-socialism?
It accepts capitalism's separation of economy and environment
The inclusion of racialisation derails from the issue of environmental harm
It fails to address the interconnected domains of economy, society & polity
Bypasses the opportunity for coalition-building, hindering cooperation
14
What is NOT one of the advantages of critical ecofeminism according to Plumwood?
All genders can be close to nature and still be fully human
Having a human/nature spectrum doesn't distort the concepts
It asserts that woman is human
Non-heirarchy is essential to environmental repair
15
What is an implication of environment, society, and polity being interconnected?
This is an opportunity for solidarity and coalition building
Capitalism designates all three as "economic", encouraging free-riding
Those concerned about different crises have a shared ally (capitalism)
A crisis in a political domain will lead to a societal crisis, not env
16
Which is NOT a reason that CRM is difficult to quantify?
Maximalist approaches can often be inaccurate and raise scepticism
Climate change is a threat multiplier, thus it is difficult to track
It is often bureaucratically uncounted
CRM is often international, thus crosses multiple jurisdictions
17
Which of the following definitions is correct?
Accumulation regime: an interconnected crisis caused by environmental harm
Neither
Metabolic rift: disruption in ability to generate profit to sustain economy
Both
18
According to Scheuerman, why might NCD be less of a risk to democracy than BD?
Their focus lies in economic policy change rather than institutional change
They deploy the language of emergency a lot less
They pursue ambitious environmental action
They retain a commitment to mobilising and engaging people
19
How does ecomodernism view "super-industrialisation"?
As a threat to environmental sustainability
As a new and higher stage of human development
As an investment integral to decoupling the greening industry
As a regression to outdated industrial practices
20
What is a Keynesian argument against the idea that stimulating production/consumption is still environmentally harmful?
Tech advancements will offset environmental damage
International agreements will play a role in mitigating environmental harm
The deregulation of industries will enhance economic efficiency
A service -and experience-based economy will be less resource-intensive
21
What is an omission in the literature on climate-related movement according to McAdam?
The belief that migration poses challenges to culture and identity
The focus on economic opportunities rather than climate change
The focus on populations with robust migration pathways
The assumption that everyone affected by climate change can & will migrate
22
How did the concept of modernity change humanity's view on social and political order, knowledge, and time?
Introduced a belief in natural cycles and knowledge accumulation
Emphasised that social and political order are beyond human control
Introduced human design, open-ended knowledge, and a linear timeline
Reinforced belief in divine forces and fixed knowledge
23
What is the main argument for citizen engagement in climate politics according to Carvalho et al.?
Politicians work better under democratic pressure
Science shouldn't be taken at face value and instead should be questioned
Citizens may be more knowledgeable than experts and political leaders
There is a need for a different political environment
24
Which of the following discourses does NOT position people as bystanders?
Naturalised Environmental Discourse
Scientised Environmental Discourse
Economised Environmental Discourse
Moralised Environmental Discourse
25
Why do BD activists reject democratic practices and institutions?
Because public persuasion is irrelevant to their cause
Because sabotage and vandalism are effective in disrupting fossil fuels
Because democratic processes are illsuited to address the climate emergency
Because they take inspiration from authoritarian far-left movements
26
What is NOT an advantage of ecomodernism for governments?
Accommodates political economic diversity
Frames environmental crisis as a win-win business opportunity
Neutralises radical environmentalism
Avoids ideas circulating about the need for structural change
27
What do Aronoff et al. mean by the "faux Green New Deal boosters"?
A position that the state should levy taxes and price natural resources
A stance advocating for environmental policies w/o substantial impact
A position that frames env degradation as a collective action problem
An approach focused solely on technological innovation
28
What is Plumwood's main argument?
That dualism always incites domination bc it relies on primary/secondary
Humanity should be completely seperated from nature to avoid domination
Man and woman have similarities
Dualisms should be stacked to avoid the man/woman divide

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