2.1 - Mary Douglas and Cultural Importance of Risk
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What is conventional risk management?
💡 Hint: Think about what is usually prioritized in dealing with hazards.
Name an example of taxonomic anomalies.
💡 Hint: Consider foods that don't fit the usual classifications.
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What does conventional risk management primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about what is usually measured in risk evaluations.
True or False: Risk perceptions are solely determined by scientific evidence.
💡 Hint: Consider how different cultures perceive the same risk.
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Discuss how introducing a new food item to a culture with strict dietary laws can alter risk perception.
💡 Hint: Think about how the community's historical beliefs influence their responses.
Evaluate how disaster preparedness campaigns must adapt to address cultural differences in risk perception.
💡 Hint: Consider what approaches would resonate with diverse populations.
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