1.2. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is ethnographic research?

   Hint

   Think about how you would study a culture by living among its people.

2. 2.

   What two family structures are mentioned in the section?

   Hint

   Recall the types of families discussed in relation to housing changes.

3. 3.

   What method did Prof. Sateesh primarily use for his research?

   • Surveys
   • Ethnographic Research
   • Interviews

   Hint

   Think about how you would interact with the people being studied.

4. 4.

   True or False: The community structure improved after the tsunami.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how families were altered by reconstructive efforts.

5. 5.

   Critically assess the long-term effects of physical displacement on cultural identity among the affected Tamil Nadu communities.

   Hint

   Analyze the intersection of space, culture, and community engagement.

6. 6.

   Propose a reconstruction strategy that balances new housing needs with the preservation of social networks.

   Hint

   Think about the importance of community in cultural expressions.