He natural and social environment in meeting the needs human It is a subject that is currently under discussion, because it involves the way in which man relates to the environment and his fellowmen.
There are environmental and natural, scientific-technical and human aspects that must be analyzed when studying the way in which human needs are met.
According to the psychologist Abraham Maslow there are five types of needs: physiological, security, affiliation, recognition and self-realization.
The development of humanity was possible thanks to the way in which man was related to the environment and his social environment.
From these he obtained everything he needed to survive: food, shelter, affection, recreation, protection and security.
What is the natural environment?
The natural environment is the environment or nature, consisting of living beings and also non-living beings, such as water, light, wind, mountains, soils, among others. Although man acts on the environment, this is not the result of his creation.
What is the social environment?
The social environment is the space in which human beings are born, grow and develop.
It includes the social environment, the people of the environment, the economy, education, culture, customs and traditions, the type of community or society, among other elements.
The 3 main aspects of the environment that meet human needs
1- Environmental
Seen from an ecological perspective, there are several aspects of the natural environment that influence the satisfaction of human needs, which are currently being degraded or misused.
Nature provides the water and air necessary to live; However, due to the pollution produced by factories, motor vehicles and drainage systems, the air in the cities is becoming contaminated alarmingly.
The same applies to fresh water reservoirs. The natural environment is being destroyed as a consequence of the way in which human needs are met in today's world.
To the extent that society has evolved, the relationship with the natural environment has ceased to be harmonious and sustainable.
For example, oil that is extracted from the subsoil through the hydrocarbon industry provides humans with a fundamental source of energy. It is used to meet the needs of electricity and human mobilization.
However, car emissions due to fuel are poisoning the atmosphere. Something similar happens with atomic energy.
Renewable natural resources are plants and animals, as they are a source of food, shelter, healing and recreation. But its overexploitation has caused the destruction or extinction of plant and animal species.
While non-renewable natural resources such as oil, metals, minerals or water reservoirs, which are also indispensable for life, are being exhausted due to the incessant increase in their trade and consumption.
2- Scientific-technological
Through scientific and technical advances, the contemporary human being has seen his living conditions improve from every point of view.
Life expectancy has increased thanks to advances in medicine, and many daily tasks have been simplified in the home and industry.
The mobilization and transformation capacity has also increased, as well as the production of food and goods necessary for human beings and animals.
But there are latent dangers in the development of science and technology for the construction of lethal weapons, the emergence of new viruses and, in general, the unethical use of science.
Science and technology are not in themselves responsible for damage to human beings or the planet, since they depend on the use that man gives him.
Its use in the exploitation of the environment has caused serious ecological imbalances, endangering human, animal and plant life.
3- Humans
This is another aspect to take into account in today's society. Through the social environment, the man completed the satisfaction of his needs for affiliation and affection in the family, the group and the community.
Greater security is generated when acting in a group, recognition is felt as one goes climbing in the social pyramid and one reaches self-realization when achieving one's goals in society.
The relationship of man with his social environment has become more complex. The interaction with this environment, accompanied by scientific-technological development, has led man to a very high degree of human development that is not the same in all societies.
There is growing discontent due to social inequality; The gap between rich countries and poor countries continues to widen.
Even within the countries with high levels of economic development there is inequality, due among other factors to the lack of opportunities.
The way in which the different dominant human groups in society meet their needs for fun, food, clothing, recreation, fun and self-fulfillment, also raises serious questions.
Challenges for the human being and his environment
It is necessary that social and natural environments be harmonious and equitable for all. Thus, human beings will have opportunities for personal, intellectual and social growth; and the habitat of the millions of species that live in the environment can be respected
The way of relating and coexisting in the family, the social group and the community is changing. This poses a challenge for today's society.
The abandonment of ethics and morals as basic rules in the family, the social and natural environment, puts civilization itself at risk.
It is very important that the climate of tolerance, coexistence, respect and solidarity prevail in personal and social relationships.
The current climate of violence, insecurity and intolerance suffered by humanity is a product of disrespect for human rights, selfishness and vanity.
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