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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What we have learnt
- Risk perception is influenced by socio-cultural contexts rather than solely by external stimuli.
- Cultural dietary restrictions illustrate how communities construct definitions of risk.
- Understanding cultural perspectives is essential for effective disaster risk management.
Key Concepts
- -- Risk Perception
- The way individuals or groups interpret potential hazards based on cultural and contextual factors.
- -- Cultural Perspective of Risk
- A viewpoint that emphasizes how cultural beliefs and social context shape individuals' interpretations of risk.
- -- Taxonomic Anomalies
- The classification of certain foods as 'clean' or 'unclean' based on specific cultural criteria, highlighting anomaly in dietary practices.
- -- Halal and Haram
- Islamic terms that define lawful (Halal) and unlawful (Haram) practices, particularly in dietary laws.
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