3. Understanding shelter as a process

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does it mean to say shelter is a process?

   Hint

   Think about how rebuilding occurs over time, not just once.

2. 2.

   Define a bottom-up approach.

   Hint

   Consider who should be involved in the design process.

3. 3.

   What is a primary characteristic of a participatory approach?

   • It uses top-down strategies
   • It involves community input
   • It prioritizes rapid reconstruction

   Hint

   Think about who should have a say in rebuilding efforts.

4. 4.

   True or False: Land tenure issues can lead to inequitable aid distribution.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how ownership affects who gets help.

5. 5.

   Consider a disaster-stricken community that has a rich history of self-built housing. How would you approach rebuilding efforts to respect this tradition while integrating modern safety standards?

   Hint

   Focus on collaboration and encouraging community voices.

6. 6.

   Analyze how biases in disaster recovery policies can impact marginalized groups differently. Propose a strategy to mitigate these effects.

   Hint

   Think about the social dynamics at play.