Opinions of English students on the term "ecological violence"

Abstract

The aim of the study was to learn of student perception for the term “ecological violence”. Data was collected in 2019 from Year 1 undergraduate students at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. A questionnaire survey was used with students following a module concerned with issues in sustainability. Results presented indicate that most students were unsure of the concept but were able to choose a suitable definition. Students were also able to suggest examples that constitute ecological violence, their causes and who is responsible. The results of this work may help to indicate directions of activities necessary in education for sustainable development.