3. Field Studies and Case Selection

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.

   Hint

   Think about the types of resources that help people.

2. 2.

   What is cultural capital?

   Hint

   Consider forms of knowledge or skills one inherits.

3. 3.

   What framework describes how individuals and communities access resources?

   • Cultural Capital
   • Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
   • Disaster Recovery Framework

   Hint

   Think of the theory guiding resource management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural factors have no impact on disaster recovery efforts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how communities respond culturally to disasters.

5. 5.

   Discuss how the intersection of culture and economy influences recovery strategies in a mixed community like Tharangambadi.

   Hint

   Think about resource allocation and cultural significance.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the limitations of using only quantitative data in assessing the impacts of disasters on the communities studied.

   Hint

   Consider what numbers alone cannot convey about human experiences.