Multicultural Approaches to Disaster and Cultural Resilience. How to Consider them to Improve Disaster Management and Prevention: The Italian case of two Earthquakes

Lucini, Barbara

doi:10.1016/s2212-5671(14)00925-3

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“…Most of the respondents (75 %) said that they have not prepared much for such a disaster. This finding aligns with previous studies on minority groups' low level of self-protection, preparedness, and hazard knowledge in comparison to the majority group (e.g., Lucini, 2014;Maldonado et al, 2016). Specifically, half of our survey respondents indicated that the buildings they live in do not meet the legal safety standards despite the fact that some of their neighborhoods are in areas with increased ground shaking hazard during an earthquake (Salamon et al, 2010) (Fig.…”

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“…These systems must consider the needs of minority groups to work effectively for the society as a whole. Some research regarding response to disasters among marginalized social-cultural groups has been offering ways to improve preparedness (e.g., Maldonado et al, 2016;Shapira et al, 2018;Uekusa, 2019;Zhang, 2020). However, only few studies have focused on religious minority groups (e.g., Gianisa and Le De, 2018;Ngin et al, 2020), despite the fact that religious characteristics, in some cases, clearly have an impact on emergency preparedness.…”

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“…Maldonado et al (2016) found that minority groups, such as Hispanic immigrants in the United States, show a low level of self-protection and preparedness, low level of hazard knowledge, and high level of risk perception, all of which reflect a high degree of vulnerability. It is generally accepted that racial and ethnic minorities and the poor are hit harder during crises, and disasters are disproportionately debilitating for disadvantaged social groups, which, therefore, need better preparedness (Lucini, 2014;Maldonado et al, 2016;Shapira et al, 2018;Spence et al, 2007). Marginalized groups have a harder time accessing information and, consequently, are at greater risk before and after a disaster (Kellman, 2011).…”

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Earthquake preparedness among religious minority groups: the case of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox society in Israel

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Erblich

Unger

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Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. To work effectively, emergency management systems that deal with earthquake threats must consider the needs of religious minority groups. Studies regarding earthquake preparedness among marginalized social–cultural groups can highlight ways to improve it. Recently, some research has focused on the effect of religion on earthquake preparedness. However, very few studies have connected the two and examined earthquake preparedness among religious groups that are also a social–cultural minority in relation to the authorities. This study examines the effects of religious beliefs and customs on earthquake preparedness among the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, a significant religious minority with unique social, cultural, and economic characteristics. Data were obtained using mixed methods including a survey, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Results demonstrated that the majority of the community had a low level of hazard knowledge and a high level of disbelief that a devastating earthquake would occur in their area in the near future. This is despite a long-documented history of earthquakes that devastated the Levant and, in particular, dwelling locations for this community. Low exposure to media, insularity of educational institutions, and suspicion toward state authorities were shown to hinder preparedness, while strong social capital improved it. This research is unique for it studies a religious group that is also a cultural minority, which, therefore, requires special adaptations. Some of the recommended adaptations include receiving support from religious leaders, publishing preparation guidelines in proper settings, working with civilian organizations that are seen as legitimate by the religious communities, and adapting technologies and information to be religiously appropriate. To conclude, this research offers a perspective on the complex reality of hazard preparedness in a religiously diverse country. The conclusions are applicable to other countries and natural hazards.

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“…This set of scenarios could explain some cultural and ethnic identity issues in Japan. For instance, [42] asserts that identity is recognized through internal ("relationship between similar cultural groups and individuals with similar cultural backgrounds") and external ("person within a cultural background and the relationship with the general culture of the community where the person lives"). Therefore, it is no surprise that there seems to be a nomenclature of "Japanese" and "foreigners" when it comes to the discourse of population mixes in Japan.…”

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Characterizing Risk Communication and Awareness for Sustainable Society: The Case of Foreign Residents in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area of Japan

Adu-Gyamfi

Shaw

2021

Sustainability

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Many disasters occur in Japan, and therefore many initiatives to educate and integrate foreign residents into its society to overcome systematic barriers and enhance disaster preparedness have been implemented. Nevertheless, studies have highlighted foreign residents as a vulnerable group who are at risk of disasters in the country. The country anticipates and prepares for potential mega-disasters in the future; therefore, effective risk communication is vital to creating the required awareness and preparation. Therefore, this study looked at the changing foreigner–Japanese population mix in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area to ascertain its level of diversity and risk communication characteristics. It used secondary and primary data to analyze how heterogeneity among foreigners translates into a different understanding of their awareness. The study reveals that the 23 special wards within the Tokyo Metropolitan area can be compared to other recognized diverse cities in the world, with Shinjuku city, Minato city, Arakawa, and Taito cities being the most heterogeneous cities in Tokyo. Nevertheless, diversity within foreign residents creates diversity in information-gathering preferences, disaster drill participation preferences, and the overall knowledge in disaster prevention. The study suggests the use of these preferences as a tool to promote targeted risk communication mechanisms.

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“…Insula del Centenario (Santoro 2007), was defined as a trans disciplinary approach (Coralini 2017). Beyond this terminological question, the application of different disciplines reduces the distances between the theory and the practice of organizations (Ferraris Franceschi 1990) in which different specializations and methodologies coexist to obtain concrete results, in particular in the arena of resilience (Bianchi 2018b).This kind of approach is indicated as essential in the resilience after catastrophic events (Majchrzak et al 2007, Lucini 2014.…”

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The Contribution of Archaeologists to the Multi-disciplinary Approach in Managerial Studies on Resilience: The Experiences of Sara Santoro

Bianchi¹

2019

AJMS

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The paper wants to discuss the contribution of Archaeology to the multidisciplinary approach in managerial studies on resilience based on the experiences of Sara Santoro, a well-known archaeologist operating in Mediterranean countries and immaturely died. In recent years, the debate on the multidisciplinary approach in managerial sciences expanded due to the technological revolution and multicultural challenges. Another reason of this interest is the increasing attention of scholars to new fields of research and applicative purposes as the management of catastrophes, emergencies and resilience. A particular mention is to be attributed to the scientific and research activities of Sara Santoro, a well-known archaeologist in the Mediterranean area, who recently passed away. Because of the results obtained by this scientist as it concerns the recovering after catastrophic events with a multidisciplinary approach, the paper aim is to discuss the content of this methodology. The following topics are analysed: the relevance of the survey on the land; the impact of no local staff on the theatre of catastrophic events; the recovering of communities' cultural roots; the role of historical memory in the prevention and management of emergencies, and the management of small teams.

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Multicultural Approaches to Disaster and Cultural Resilience. How to Consider them to Improve Disaster Management and Prevention: The Italian case of two Earthquakes

Cited by 22 publications

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Earthquake preparedness among religious minority groups: the case of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox society in Israel

Earthquake preparedness among religious minority groups: the case of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox society in Israel

Characterizing Risk Communication and Awareness for Sustainable Society: The Case of Foreign Residents in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area of Japan

The Contribution of Archaeologists to the Multi-disciplinary Approach in Managerial Studies on Resilience: The Experiences of Sara Santoro

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