Social ecology (theory)

Social ecology is a way of thinking about the relationship between people and the environment. It is based on the idea that humans and nature are inextricably linked, and that the way people interact with their environment affects how it looks and works. In other words, social ecology looks at how people use and affect the natural environment, and how the natural environment affects humans in turn. Social ecology looks at how our behaviors, beliefs and social systems shape the environment that we live in, and how our environment shapes us in return. It is an important tool for understanding how our actions have an impact on the world around us and how we can create better, more sustainable societies.