Critical Ecology

The application of critical theory to ecology—examining how ecological science is shaped by social, economic, and political contexts, and how ecological concepts can reinforce or challenge dominant power structures. Critical Ecology asks: How do economic systems shape environmental research? Do concepts like "carrying capacity" or "population control" blame the poor for environmental problems? How does ecology interact with colonialism, capitalism, and inequality? Critical Ecology doesn't reject ecological science; it insists that ecology is done in society, not outside it, and that understanding nature requires understanding the social relations that shape how we study it.

Critical Ecology "They blame population growth for climate change—ignoring that the richest 10% emit half the carbon. Critical Ecology asks: whose interests does that framing serve? Ecology isn't just science; it's politics. Critical Ecology studies how ecological knowledge is produced and whose problems it solves. Nature and society aren't separate; ecology that forgets that is incomplete."

Critical Ecology by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

Critical Social Ecology

A framework combining social ecology's insight that ecological problems are rooted in social hierarchies with critical theory's analysis of power, ideology, and domination. Critical Social Ecology argues that environmental destruction cannot be understood apart from social domination—that the logic that exploits nature is the same logic that exploits humans. It examines how capitalism, patriarchy, racism, and colonialism shape environmental crises, and how ecological movements can either challenge or reproduce these hierarchies. Critical Social Ecology is both analytical (understanding root causes) and political (imagining alternatives).

Critical Social Ecology "You can't solve climate change without addressing inequality. Critical Social Ecology says: the same systems that concentrate wealth also destroy the planet. Green capitalism won't work because capitalism needs growth and nature has limits. Social ecology without critical theory is naive; critical theory without ecology is incomplete. Together, they diagnose the disease: domination of humans and nature together."

Critical Social Ecology by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016