This evening I read a collection of different definitions people have developed for the term "Social Sustainability." The range of definitions creates a very broad overall definition of the term, thus showing how broad the subject is. One element each definition had in common in one way or another was simple: relationships. Each and every definition talks briefly about social sustainability dealing with humans interactions with others and the relationships we create. One definition states that to be socially sustainable, a society must "satisfy an extended set of human needs" and shaped in a way so humans and reproductive capabilities are preserved for a long period of time and that the values of dignity and participation are upheld. This is a general definition, but the message comes across that this topic is very general, and can be taken deeper if a specific topic is chosen.
I chose this collection because I wanted to get a basis of what I am relating my topic back to in my definition essay. The better understanding I have of this definition, the more effectively I will be able to relate it to the topic of my essay, and thus the more credibility and outside connection I can develop. I had a general idea about what social sustainability was, but with an actual concrete definition, my understanding has grown, and I feel more confident relating my topic to this broader topic. I also feel more confident that my essay topic is indeed a discussion of social sustainability, and not another category of sustainability.
Source: https://clas-pages.uncc.edu/inss/what-is-social-sustainability/
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