1.4 - Categories of Cultures
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What is the cultural theory of risk?
💡 Hint: Think about how culture influences behavior and decision-making.
Define the grid-group model.
💡 Hint: Consider what the terms 'grid' and 'group' represent.
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What does the cultural theory of risk suggest?
💡 Hint: Consider how varying cultural beliefs might affect risk assessments.
Is the grid-group model relevant to understanding cultural risks?
💡 Hint: Think about how systems of regulation and community affect risk.
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Assess how the grid-group model might change if applied to a digital culture such as social media networks.
💡 Hint: Think about how virtual interactions differ from face-to-face interactions.
Critique the application of Douglas' theory in current global risk management practices.
💡 Hint: Consider pros and cons of her model in explaining diverse societies.
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