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11. External Variables and Vulnerability

The chapter discusses the multifaceted concept of vulnerability, emphasizing the interplay between exposure to various shocks and the social and institutional structures that define individual risk levels. It introduces key frameworks such as the sustainable livelihood approach, highlighting the importance of resilience and self-dependence in maintaining livelihoods against external shocks. Additionally, the chapter explores the relationship between vulnerability, capital assets, and coping mechanisms in different socio-economic contexts.

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Sections

  • 1

    External Variables And Vulnerability

    This section explores external variables impacting vulnerability, emphasizing social structures, exposure to shocks, and sustainable livelihoods.

  • 1.1

    Double Structure Of Vulnerability

    This section discusses the double structure of vulnerability, emphasizing both exposure to external shocks and the internal capacities of individuals and communities.

  • 1.2

    Exposure Context From Different Dimensions

    The section discusses the concept of exposure in terms of various external variables influencing vulnerability, focusing on human ecology, entitlement theory, and political-economic structures.

  • 1.3

    Coping Characteristics And Access To Assets

    This section explores the relationship between vulnerability, coping characteristics, and access to resources in the context of external shocks and societal structures.

  • 2

    Sustainable Livelihood Framework

    The section discusses the Sustainable Livelihood Framework, emphasizing how vulnerability impacts livelihood sustainability through various external and internal factors.

  • 2.1

    Definitions And Historical Development

    This section explores external variables influencing vulnerability and the sustainable livelihood framework, outlining how exposure and resource access impact individual and community resilience.

  • 2.2

    Connection Between Vulnerability And Livelihood

    This section explores the relationship between vulnerability and livelihoods, emphasizing how external shocks, trends, and seasonality can affect individuals' capacity to sustain their livelihoods.

  • 2.3

    Context Of Vulnerability

    This section explores the concept of vulnerability through external factors and frameworks that contribute to an individual's exposure to risks.

  • 2.4

    Characteristics Of Vulnerability Context

    This section explores the characteristics of vulnerability context, discussing both external factors and internal capacities that affect individuals' exposure to risks.

  • 3

    Types Of Shocks Impacting Vulnerability

    This section discusses the external shocks and trends that impact individual and community vulnerability, emphasizing the dual structure of vulnerability and the sustainable livelihood framework.

  • 3.1

    Natural Shocks

    This section discusses the concept of vulnerability in relation to natural shocks, highlighting different dimensions of exposure and coping mechanisms.

  • 3.2

    Health Shocks

    This section discusses external health shocks and their impact on vulnerability, economic needs, and coping mechanisms.

  • 3.3

    Economic Shocks

    This section discusses external economic shocks and their impact on individual and community vulnerability through various frameworks.

  • 3.4

    Seasonality And Trends

    The section discusses the concepts of vulnerability in relation to seasonal changes and external factors that affect people's livelihoods.

  • 4

    Livelihood Assets And Capital

    This section explores the concept of vulnerability within the sustainable livelihood framework, focusing on exposure to external shocks and the various types of livelihood assets that can mitigate this vulnerability.

  • 4.1

    Human Capital

    This section explains the concept of human capital within the framework of vulnerability, focusing on its interrelation with exposure to shocks and the social and institutional factors that affect individuals' capacities to cope with risks.

  • 4.2

    Social Capital

    This section discusses social capital as an important factor influencing vulnerability in relation to external shocks and resources.

  • 4.3

    Financial Capital

    This section discusses the concept of vulnerability in relation to external factors affecting individuals' financial capital and livelihoods.

  • 4.4

    Physical Capital

    This section discusses the concept of physical capital and its interrelation with vulnerability and livelihood.

  • 4.5

    Natural Capital

    This section explores natural capital and its relationship to vulnerability, emphasizing exposure to various shocks and the role of different forms of capital in managing livelihoods.

References

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