3.1. Culturally sensitive approaches to home making

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a participatory approach in home making?

   Hint

   Think about who gets to decide how homes are made.

2. 2.

   Give an example of cultural sensitivity in home design.

   Hint

   How do cultural practices influence living spaces?

3. 3.

   What defines a participatory approach?

   • A government-led initiative
   • Community engagement
   • Confined to contractor methods

   Hint

   Think about who is at the center of the building process.

4. 4.

   True or False: Owner-driven models lead to faster rebuilding.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider individual effort versus professional speed.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how cultural insensitivity can lead to challenges in the recovery process after a disaster.

   Hint

   Consider emotional and social implications of not respecting culture.

6. 6.

   Propose a solution for integrating community feedback into disaster recovery projects.

   Hint

   Think about actionable steps that engage communities and respect their input.