2. Cultural Dynamics of Refugee Communities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a kovil?

   Hint

   Think about a place of worship in Tamil Nadu.

2. 2.

   What does hybrid settlement mean?

   Hint

   What happens when cultures meet?

3. 3.

   What is the main feature of a hybrid settlement?

   • Adopts only the host culture
   • Blends original and host cultures
   • Rejects all foreign influences

   Hint

   Consider how two cultures can coexist.

4. 4.

   True or False: Kovils are a form of architecture specific to refugee communities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about their origins.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of local government policies on the cultural adaptations of refugee communities. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Look at local building codes and zoning laws.

6. 6.

   Critically assess how first, second, and third-generation refugees differ in their architectural expressions. What factors contribute to these differences?

   Hint

   Consider the influence of assimilation over generations.