1.2 - Role of Culture in Risk Perceptions
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What does the term 'Cultural Theory of Risk' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how cultures view dangers differently.
Give one example of a cultural practice that reflects risk perception.
💡 Hint: Consider food practices mentioned in the lecture.
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What does the grid represent in Mary Douglas's theory?
💡 Hint: Think about how rules shape behaviors in communities.
True or False: Cultural beliefs have no impact on risk perceptions.
💡 Hint: Consider the examples of cultural practices discussed.
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Evaluate how cultural differences might influence public health responses to an outbreak.
💡 Hint: Analyze recent health campaigns across different cultural settings.
Critique Mary Douglas' grid and group model in contemporary society.
💡 Hint: Consider cases of multicultural identities in urban societies.
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