2.1 - Definitions and Historical Development
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Define exogenous variables in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about factors that are out of a person's control.
What are the three components that make up the double structure of vulnerability?
💡 Hint: Consider the letters E and R for exposure and response.
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What term describes external factors affecting vulnerability?
💡 Hint: Consider the opposite of key-development factors.
True or False: The sustainable livelihood framework focuses primarily on resource control.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of livelihoods in the context.
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Using a real-world example, explain how a population affected by civil unrest demonstrates the concept of vulnerability and the double structure framework.
💡 Hint: Consider both the social dynamics and immediate impacts on livelihoods.
Consider a rural community that relies solely on agriculture. Discuss how trends like climate change can influence the vulnerability of this community.
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate effects and longer-term impacts on resource availability and food security.
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