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14. Conventional Theory of Risk Management

The chapter discusses risk perception from both conventional and cultural perspectives. It emphasizes the significance of socio-cultural contexts in shaping people's understanding of risk, highlighting how cultural norms influence dietary practices and risk management. By examining cultural examples such as the dietary restrictions in Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam, the chapter illustrates that risk is not merely a matter of external stimuli but is profoundly shaped by cultural beliefs and practices.

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Sections

  • 1

    Conventional Theory Of Risk Management

    The conventional theory of risk management emphasizes the probabilistic nature of disasters and the directive, reactive approaches to risk reduction.

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  • 1.1

    Understanding Perception In Risk

    This section discusses how people's perceptions of risk are influenced by socio-cultural contexts rather than just objective data.

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  • 1.2

    Cultural Perspective Of Risk

    The cultural perspective of risk emphasizes how socio-cultural contexts and individual characteristics shape people's perceptions of risk, contrasting conventional risk management approaches.

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  • 2

    Case Study: Purity And Danger

    This section discusses how cultural perspectives influence risk perception and management, particularly highlighting Mary Douglas's work on dietary restrictions within the context of Israeli culture.

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  • 2.1

    Mary Douglas And Cultural Importance Of Risk

    This section explores Mary Douglas's cultural perspective on risk, emphasizing the influence of socio-cultural contexts on individuals' risk perceptions.

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  • 2.2

    Leviticus And Dietary Restrictions

    This section explores the cultural implications of dietary restrictions in the book of Leviticus, emphasizing how societal factors shape risk perception.

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  • 3

    Taxonomic Anomalies And Dietary Restrictions

    This section explores the relationship between risk perception in cultural dietary restrictions, focusing on the examples of Jewish dietary laws and the concept of taxonomic anomalies.

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  • 3.1

    Cleanseness In Dietary Practices

    This section explores how cultural perspectives shape dietary practices and risk perceptions related to cleanliness in food.

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  • 3.2

    Classificatory Anomalies In Culture

    This section explores how cultural perspectives influence risk perception, particularly in the context of dietary restrictions and categorization of food as either clean or unclean.

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  • 4

    Cultural Constructs Of Risk

    This section discusses how cultural contexts and individual characteristics influence perceptions of risk, challenging conventional risk management theories.

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  • 4.1

    Implications In Various Cultures

    This section explores how cultural context influences risk perception and disaster management strategies.

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  • 4.2

    Understanding Risk Through Cultural Lenses

    The section discusses how individuals' cultural backgrounds and socio-contextual factors influence their perceptions of risk and disaster management.

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  • 5

    The Nature Of Culture And Risk Perception

    This section explores how cultural context and individual characteristics shape risk perception, emphasizing the need to understand these factors in disaster risk management.

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  • 5.1

    Definitions Of Culture

    This section examines how culture influences risk perception and management, emphasizing that risk is often viewed through a socio-cultural lens.

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  • 5.2

    Cultural Influence On Risk Behavior

    This section explores how cultural perspectives shape individuals' perceptions of risk and risk management.

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References

29 part b.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Risk perception is influenc...
  • Cultural dietary restrictio...
  • Understanding cultural pers...

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