Cultural context as a powerlessness factor

It is often the cultural context that is responsible for that powerlessness. For example, women often hold less power than men in many societies. Thus, when thinking about how culture can empower people, it is important to consider how culture affects the situation of the most vulnerable and marginalised populations in disasters.

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Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Customs/traditions/rituals, Gender roles, Age-related roles, Ethnicity, Social exclusion

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, All disaster phases

Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens

Recommendations:

• Foster the adoption of a culture of disaster prevention and resilience by informing and motivating citizens to take action