2.2. Cultural Shifts in Domestic Spaces

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a mental map?

   Hint

   Think about how you visualize your neighborhood.

2. 2.

   How did women in Tharangambadi adapt their homes?

   Hint

   Consider financial needs after disasters.

3. 3.

   What are mental maps?

   • Personal tools for navigation
   • Visual representations of market prices
   • Cultural pieces of art

   Hint

   Think about how you describe your area to someone who has never been there.

4. 4.

   True or False: Relocation always strengthens community bonds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to friendships when people move away.

5. 5.

   Discuss the psychological effects of changing environments post-disaster on individuals and communities. How do these changes manifest in social practices?

   Hint

   Consider cognitive adjustments individuals must make when their environments change.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of participatory design approaches in disaster recovery contexts. What factors lead to their success or failure?

   Hint

   Think about how community voices impact design success.