Practice Role of Culture in Risk Perceptions - 1.2 | 17. Cultural Theory of Risk | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What does the term 'Cultural Theory of Risk' refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how cultures view dangers differently.

Question 2

Easy

Give one example of a cultural practice that reflects risk perception.

💡 Hint: Consider food practices mentioned in the lecture.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

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Question 1

What does the grid represent in Mary Douglas's theory?

  • Social interactions
  • Cultural norms
  • Environmental factors

💡 Hint: Think about how rules shape behaviors in communities.

Question 2

True or False: Cultural beliefs have no impact on risk perceptions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the examples of cultural practices discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how cultural differences might influence public health responses to an outbreak.

💡 Hint: Analyze recent health campaigns across different cultural settings.

Question 2

Critique Mary Douglas' grid and group model in contemporary society.

💡 Hint: Consider cases of multicultural identities in urban societies.

Challenge and get performance evaluation