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Individuals and Sustainability

To be environmentally conscious as an individual is a difficult thing to do. It is extremely hard to completely change one’s ways and behaviors in order to create a more sustainable world. Although many people are beginning to recycle and … Continue reading

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Can Walmart be sustainable?

One of the areas in my case study paper is exploring sustainability with business. Throughout the business world of organizations, corporations, universities, and simply social structures, I have been noticing more and more of these organizations creating “Sustainability Plans.” These … Continue reading

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Gramsci and Williams on Going Green

I chose to incorporate Gramsci and Williams into my case study of sustainability in society because I feel that both theorists acknowledge and emphasis my point of half-incorporation of subaltern views in society. One of the points I am trying … Continue reading

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Socioeconomics of being sustainable

As I explore sustainability in society more, a reoccurring concept can’t be ignored. That is the socioeconomics of “going green” and being sustainable. Let’s face it; buying organic food, a hybrid car, and outdoor gear isn’t cheap. And those are … Continue reading

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“Sustainability”- Genuine or a Fad?

When deciding what topic for my case study analysis, I originally was fascinated with the blog (turned into book) Stuff White People Like. This blog was started as a satire against the middle to upper white class culture. It highlights … Continue reading

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What does the US Navy and SLU have in common?

As we sat down on Sunday evening, we tried to decompress the section “Myth Today” from Roland Barthes Mythologies. Immediately, the consensus was that we hoped we didn’t have a quiz. However, we did agree on other things dealing with … Continue reading

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Hello aura? Are you there?

Chloe  (Scribe), Kate As Kate and I sat down on a Sunday evening in the library, we agreed that the Frankfurt School offers an interesting connection between technology and culture, especially during a time where our society often defines our … Continue reading

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