Eco-communities in Denmark - A possible model for transition to a sustainable society in the economic growth oriented reality
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2017
Submitted on
2017-06-01
Pages
87
Abstract
There has been an increasing debate related to the environmental, social and economic issues deriving from the neo-liberal political economic system of the West, where monetary profit is in the core. So far, the state and the market seems to have failed in addressing these issues properly. Academic critiques have been developed, but lacking a definite practical approach, they do not provide a clear vision of the actual path for transition towards sustainability. The focus of this thesis is the lifestyle of eco-communities in Denmark, as a practical approach towards a more sustainable society, where environmental consciousness, social welfare, solidarity and democracy are fundamental. Using interviews and observations, the aim is to provide a thorough investigation about “How can eco-communities thrive, grow and spread in the present economic growth oriented context of Denmark, and to what extent do they represent a viable model for transition to a sustainable society?” During our critical investigation, we found out that even though the communality typical for the Danish society seems to be in favor for these eco-communities to thrive and grow, there are political, social, economic and institutional peculiarities, which challenge significantly the overall goal of sustainability in these communities, and their possibilities for spreading in the country.
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