2.4 - Characteristics of Vulnerability Context
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What is the meaning of vulnerability in social sciences?
💡 Hint: Think about what situations people might find themselves in that make them at risk.
List the types of shocks discussed.
💡 Hint: Consider both natural events and social/economic changes.
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What are the three main forms of shocks discussed in this section?
💡 Hint: Recall the examples we've discussed regarding shocks.
True or False: A community's social capital does not impact its vulnerability level.
💡 Hint: Think about community support during crises.
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Evaluate a local community facing rising sea levels—a real-world challenge. Identify what forms of capital they may lack and how this increases their vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Consider both physical and social aspects and their interconnectedness.
Propose strategies that could be employed to mitigate the vulnerability of a group affected by economic shocks, utilizing the sustainable livelihood framework.
💡 Hint: Think about what could help people not be reliant on a single income source.
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