Understandings of environmental injustice and sustainability in marginalized communities: A qualitative inquiry in Nevada. (23rd September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Willett, Jennifer; Tamayo, Alonso; Kern, Jeffrey
• Other Names: Matthies Aila‐Leena guestEditor.; Krings Amy guestEditor.; Stamm Ingo guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of social welfare. Volume 29:Number 4(2020:Oct.)
• Page Start: 335
• Page End: 345
• Publication Date: 2020-09-23
• Subjects: environmental justice -- eco‐social work -- environmental involvement -- community‐based research; Social service -- Periodicals; Public welfare -- Periodicals; Social service -- Scandinavia -- Periodicals; Public welfare -- Scandinavia -- Periodicals; 361
• DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.12456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-6866

Abstract

Abstract : As eco‐social work practice and scholarship continues to grow, multiple frameworks are emerging to help guide the work. In this study, we interviewed 59 people affected by environmental injustice. Participants identified components within both environmental injustice and sustainability, as well as gaps that these models individually do not support. Therefore, we suggest that merging environmental justice with sustainability through centering justice (a component within environmental justice), and also finding solutions through technological advances (a component within sustainability), may best support these communities. In addition, the participants discussed the need for support, which social workers can provide.