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8. Cultural Dimensions and Vulnerability

The chapter explores the complex relationship between culture, vulnerability, and disaster recovery within the built environment. It emphasizes the significance of cultural dimensions in shaping livelihoods and community responses to disasters. Various frameworks and theories, such as Bourdieu's cultural capital and Lim's model of cultural environment, are utilized to analyze these interactions and their implications for development practices.

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Sections

  • 1

    Cultural Dimensions And Vulnerability

    This section discusses how cultural factors influence vulnerability and access to resources in the context of disaster recovery.

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  • 1.1

    Sustainable Livelihoods Framework

    The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework emphasizes the importance of assets and cultural factors in shaping livelihoods and resilience in the face of disasters.

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  • 1.2

    Influence Of Culture On Livelihood Choices

    This section explores how cultural factors influence the choices people make regarding their livelihoods, particularly in the context of disasters and development.

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  • 1.3

    Cultural Research In Disaster Context

    This section discusses the significance of cultural factors in disaster recovery and how they shape community livelihoods in disaster contexts.

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  • 1.4

    Role Of Cultural Dimensions In Post-Disaster Recovery

    This section discusses the integration of cultural dimensions in post-disaster recovery, emphasizing the need for cultural considerations in humanitarian and development processes.

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  • 2

    Methodology

    This section discusses the interplay between culture, vulnerability, and development, focusing on how these elements affect disaster response and recovery.

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  • 2.1

    Understanding Morphology In Disaster Context

    This section explores the role of culture and morphology in disaster recovery processes and vulnerability contexts.

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  • 2.2

    Cultural Anthropology Perspective

    This section explores the role of cultural factors in shaping livelihoods, particularly in the context of disaster recovery and development.

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  • 2.3

    Framework For Measuring Environmental Change

    This section explores the frameworks used to understand and measure the impacts of environmental changes, emphasizing the interplay between cultural factors, livelihood strategies, and disaster recovery.

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  • 3

    Field Studies And Case Selection

    This section discusses the interplay between culture and vulnerability in disaster contexts, emphasizing the importance of case selection in field studies.

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  • 3.1

    Overview Of Tamil Nadu Coast Case Studies

    This section discusses the dynamic interplay of cultural, economic, and environmental factors influencing livelihoods and disaster recovery in Tamil Nadu coast communities.

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  • 3.2

    Geographical And Community Variations

    This section explores how geographical and community factors influence people's livelihoods, vulnerability, and cultural identity, particularly in the context of disasters.

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  • 3.3

    Selected Villages For Research

    The section details the selection of three distinct villages in Tamil Nadu for research on cultural impacts on disaster recovery, highlighting their unique socio-cultural and geographical contexts.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Cultural factors play a cru...
  • The built environment and i...
  • Understanding the interplay...

Final Test

Revision Tests