Practice Social Vulnerability (1.2.1) - Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
What do we mean by vulnerability in the context of disasters?
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Think about factors that can put people at risk.
Question 2.
Name one social factor that can make a community vulnerable.
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Consider demographics of the population.
3Question 3.
What is the definition of vulnerability in disaster risk?
- A measure of exposure
- A measure of resilience
- Conditions increasing susceptibility
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It encompasses socio-economic and physical factors.
4Question 4.
True or False: Women typically face less vulnerability than men in disaster scenarios.
- True
- False
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Consider socio-economic opportunities.
Question 5.
Analyze a community of your choice and identify its social vulnerabilities. Propose ways to strengthen its resilience.
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Look at age, gender, and socio-economic data.
Question 6.
Create a case study on how physical vulnerability impacted a recent disaster in your area.
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Research local incidents and draw connections.

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