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17. Cultural Theory of Risk

The chapter delves into the cultural theory of risk, emphasizing how people's risk perceptions are shaped by their cultural affiliations. It discusses Mary Douglas's concepts of 'grid' and 'group' to categorize different cultures and their values regarding risk. Through various examples, it highlights the significance of cultural context in defining what is considered risky or safe.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section introduces the cultural theory of risk, exploring how people's risk perceptions are influenced by their cultural affiliations.

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  • 1.1

    Cultural Theory Of Risk

    The Cultural Theory of Risk explores how individual risk perceptions are influenced by their cultural affiliations.

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  • 1.2

    Role Of Culture In Risk Perceptions

    This section discusses how cultural affiliations shape individuals' risk perceptions and the moral implications of such beliefs.

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  • 1.3

    Cultural Theory And Moral Risk

    This section explores the cultural theory of risk, emphasizing how cultural affiliations shape people's perceptions of risk and moral responsibility.

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  • 1.4

    Categories Of Cultures

    This section discusses the cultural theory of risk, emphasizing how individual risk perceptions are shaped by cultural affiliations.

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  • 1.5

    Grid And Group Model

    This section discusses the Grid and Group model as introduced by Mary Douglas, which categorizes cultures based on social interaction and the presence of regulations to better understand risk perceptions.

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  • 2

    Examples Of Cultural Perspectives On Risk

    This section discusses cultural perspectives on risk, highlighting how societal beliefs and practices influence risk perception and management.

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  • 2.1

    Dietary Restrictions Among The Jews

    This section discusses the cultural basis for dietary restrictions among Jewish communities, focusing on why certain foods are considered taboo and the implications of these restrictions within cultural risk perception frameworks.

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  • 2.2

    Beliefs Of The Hima Tribe In Uganda

    The Hima tribe in Uganda holds specific cultural beliefs regarding livestock, particularly relating to gender roles and perceived risks associated with livestock interactions.

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  • 2.3

    Historical Context In 14th Century Europe

    This section highlights the cultural perceptions and societal dynamics of risk in 14th-century Europe, linking them to prevailing conflicts and attitudes towards marginalized groups, particularly the Jewish community.

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  • 3

    Understanding Interactions In Groups

    This section explores the cultural theory of risk and its impact on people's risk perceptions and interactions within groups.

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  • 3.1

    Nature Of Interactions In Low And High Groups

    This section discusses the cultural theory of risk, focusing on how cultural affiliations shape people's perceptions of risk and the nature of interactions in low and high groups.

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  • 3.2

    Social Incorporation And Network Density

    This section discusses the cultural theory of risk, focusing on the concepts of social incorporation and network density as it relates to collective perceptions of risk.

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