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Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
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Today, we will discuss the sustainable livelihoods framework introduced in 1997. Why do you think understanding this framework is important for communities affected by disasters?
It helps us see how communities can access the resources they need for survival.
Exactly! This framework highlights how individuals and groups use various assets for their livelihoods. Can anyone name some types of resources considered assets?
Economic resources, social ties, and even cultural knowledge?
Great points! Remember the acronym 'ESC'—Economic, Social, and Cultural assets—can help you recall these categories. Let's discuss how these factors interplay during disaster recovery.
Role of Culture in Livelihood Choices
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Now, let’s explore the influence of culture on livelihood choices. Why might cultural factors overshadow economic ones?
Maybe because traditions and social structures guide people's decisions?
Absolutely! The 'cultural capital' theory proposed by Bourdieu gives us insight into this. Can anyone explain what cultural capital includes?
It includes aspects like inherited traits, education, and art.
Right! And these factors shape communities' responses in disaster contexts. Remembering 'HEA'—Heritage, Education, and Art—can help you recall Bourdieu’s ideas.
Geographic and Cultural Diversity
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During the research, various villages showed significant geographic and cultural diversity. Why do you think this diversity matters in disaster recovery?
Different communities may have unique needs and resources to draw on.
Exactly! For instance, in Tamil Nadu, the fishing communities have varied cultural identities based on their region. This affects how they recover and respond to disasters. Can anyone give an example?
Lighthouse Kuppam is predominantly a Dalit village while Tharangambadi has a mix of religions.
Correct! Such diversities impact the development inputs provided by recovery agencies. Remember 'DREAM' — Diversity, Religion, Economy, Assets, and Management — to understand these interactions.
Impact of Relief and Recovery Efforts
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Let’s wrap up with how recovery efforts by NGOs and local institutions affect post-disaster outcomes. What have you observed about different recovery inputs?
NGOs might focus more on immediate relief while local governments look at long-term rebuilding.
Precisely! For instance, in Kovalam, the local church played a major role in recovery compared to others. How important do you think community engagement is in this process?
Very important! Engaging local knowledge can improve recovery strategies.
Well said! To remember the importance of community input, think of the acronym 'CARE'—Community, Assets, Recovery, and Engagement.
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This section outlines how cultural factors and the built environment play a critical role in shaping livelihoods and responses to disasters among coastal communities in Tamil Nadu. It examines the interaction of cultural capital, economic necessities, and vulnerability within the context of post-disaster recovery.
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Overview of Tamil Nadu Coast Case Studies
This section delves into the complex interplay between culture, livelihood, and development in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, specifically in the context of disaster recovery. It begins by highlighting the sustainable livelihoods framework introduced in 1997, which posits that asset access is crucial for individuals and groups in organizing their livelihood strategies. The framework emphasizes that beyond mere economic necessity, cultural factors significantly influence how communities make decisions regarding their livelihoods.
The researcher reflects on the contributions of scholars like Tony Lloyd Jones, Carole Rakodi, and others, who underscore the importance of understanding the impacts of infrastructure and policies on asset access and vulnerability. The discussion extends to literature concerning the relationship between culture, vulnerability, and development, introducing key theorists like Bourdieu, Dovey, Leach, and Lim.
Bourdieu's theory of cultural capital explains how inherited qualities, art, and academic credentials shape people's identities and livelihood choices. On the other hand, Leach’s theory addresses how spatial narratives reflect cultural performances tied to modernization.
Lim's model categorizes various structural aspects—such as religion, gender roles, and economy—that forge communal identities, thereby influencing post-disaster recovery processes. The section also describes how the researcher conducted extensive case studies across 17 villages along the Tamil Nadu coast, revealing significant geographic and societal diversities that inform recovery efforts. Key findings indicate disparities in community characteristics, such as varying religious influences in fishing villages, which affect recovery strategies and development inputs from local and institutional actors.
The final focus is on how cultural dimensions, often overlooked, are critical in shaping the effectiveness of post-disaster recovery initiatives in traditional settlements, thereby stressing the need for a culturally sensitive understanding in humanitarian efforts.
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Research Focus on Cultural Dimensions
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There is also sustainable livelihoods framework which talks about the asset framework where it is a different model in 1997, which they have developed how the individuals or a groups access the resources which are basically an assets to organize their livelihoods and how the capacities make them able to act engage and change the world.
Detailed Explanation
The sustainable livelihoods framework emphasizes that people access various resources, termed 'assets,' to build their livelihoods. These assets can include physical, human, social, and financial resources that empower individuals and groups to engage effectively in their environment and transform their circumstances. This framework underlines the importance of understanding how these resources work together to enable communities to adapt and grow in changing conditions.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a small fishing community where families have access to fishing boats (physical assets), knowledge about fishing techniques (human assets), connections to markets (social assets), and savings to buy equipment (financial assets). Together, these resources allow them to not only catch fish but also to sell them profitably, making their livelihoods sustainable.
Impact of Infrastructure and Cultural Factors
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Apart from this, Tony Lloyd Jones and Carole Rakodi also propose that there is also the futures like how the infrastructure and development has an impact in those access to these assets and the vulnerability context. As well as the livelihood opportunities and also the policies and the institutions, how these actually make the individual or the groups to act upon.
Detailed Explanation
Jones and Rakodi suggest that the infrastructure and development policies directly affect how communities access their assets and opportunities for livelihoods. In this context, vulnerability refers to the susceptibility of these communities to adverse impacts from hazards. By understanding infrastructure's role, researchers can assess how it enables or limits communities in times of need, especially during recovery phases after disasters.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a town with poor road infrastructure after a flood. Without roads, fisherfolk may struggle to transport their catch to markets, severely limiting their income and recovery. Conversely, if the roads are repaired quickly, it could significantly enhance their ability to sell fish, rebuild, and thrive.
Cultural Influences in Livelihood Choices
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But here, the thing is it is not just for the economic necessity where households or groups act upon. But it is with the cultural factors which people manage the results and make their livelihood choices to act upon.
Detailed Explanation
Cultural factors often play a crucial role alongside economic necessities in determining livelihood strategies. People make choices based not only on what is financially viable but also what aligns with their cultural practices, values, and traditions, shaping their responses to opportunities or threats.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a community that relies on traditional fishing methods passed down through generations. Even if modern fishing techniques could increase profits significantly, they might choose to stick to their traditional methods because it's a vital part of their culture, which fosters a sense of identity and community cohesion.
Methodological Approach in Research
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So my methods have started understanding from two subject domains, one is talking about the change which is about this morphology which how the spatial character has changed before disaster and after disaster. The second aspect when I am looking at the cultural dimension of it that is where I have to draw the methods from the cultural anthropology.
Detailed Explanation
The research combines two areas: morphology, which studies physical forms and spatial characteristics, and cultural anthropology, which examines cultural behaviors and practices. By analyzing changes pre-and post-disaster, researchers can understand how the built environment and cultural factors influence recovery and resilience within communities.
Examples & Analogies
Picture a village that was flattened by a tsunami. By looking at the village's layout (morphology) before and after the disaster, researchers can assess how the new design affects residents' day-to-day lives, alongside studying how cultural practices influence rebuilding strategies.
Fieldwork and Case Study Selection
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So, I travelled around Tamilnadu, I have taken a lot of statistical information of the damage statistics what districts have been affected, what are the villages, what are the NGOs working on, what approaches they are doing whether they are doing Institute or a relocation and accordingly have visited about 17 villages along the stretch of Tamilnadu coast.
Detailed Explanation
This part of the research involved extensive fieldwork across Tamil Nadu, where the researcher collected statistical damage data and examined the role of various NGOs in recovery efforts. By visiting numerous villages, it provides a comprehensive view of how diverse communities respond to and recover from disasters.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a researcher studying the effects of a major flood across different towns. By visiting each affected area, they can gather firsthand accounts of the recovery process, evaluate different recovery strategies used by local NGOs, and understand the unique cultural responses of each community.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Sustainable Livelihoods Framework: A method to analyze how communities utilize their resources.
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Cultural Factors: Influences that impact decision-making beyond economic motives.
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Geographic Diversity: Variations in community environments that affect recovery strategies.
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Development Inputs: Resources provided by local and international organizations that influence post-disaster recovery.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In Lighthouse Kuppam, the government's involvement in recovery contrasts with Kovalam's church-led initiatives.
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Tharangambadi showcases a diverse community with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian elements affecting its recovery efforts.
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Culture and capital will help you see, How communities build their identity.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a fisherman named Raju who utilized his family's traditions to rebuild his store after a disaster, highlighting the role of cultural capital in recovery.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember the acronym 'ESC' for Economic, Social, Cultural elements essential for livelihoods.
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DREAM for Diversity, Religion, Economy, Assets, and Management in recovery processes.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
Definition:
A framework that emphasizes the assets and resources individuals and groups use to organize their livelihoods, particularly in the context of sustainable development.
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Term: Cultural Capital
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The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, including education, intellect, style of speech, and even tastes, that influence one's position in society.
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Term: Cultural Dimensions
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The various aspects of culture, such as beliefs, practices, and values, that influence community behaviors and decisions.
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Term: Vulnerability Context
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The factors affecting an individual's or community's risk of experiencing negative outcomes from hazards and disasters.