2.1. Understanding Morphology in Disaster Context

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does cultural capital refer to?

   Hint

   Think about examples of knowledge and skills passed down from family.

2. 2.

   Define morphology in disaster context.

   Hint

   Consider how the physical layout of a community might change after a disaster.

3. 3.

   What is cultural capital primarily concerned with?

   • Economic assets
   • Social assets
   • Geographic assets

   Hint

   Think about what qualities contribute to a person's ability to navigate different social spaces.

4. 4.

   True or False: Morphology only refers to the geographic layout of spaces.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on whether societal aspects affect spatial configurations.

5. 5.

   Propose a disaster recovery plan for a community that integrates cultural capital and morphological assessments to optimize recovery outcomes.

   Hint

   Think about how blending local practices with modern recovery strategies can create a more effective plan.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a failed disaster recovery case and identify what cultural dimensions were overlooked. Propose amendments to address these gaps.

   Hint

   Focus on how recovery could have better respected community values and practices.