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30.09.2018
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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Applicable to:
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
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