A Disaster Can Provide an Opportunity for a Community to Make

question 10

Essay

A disaster can provide an opportunity for a community to make positive changes. Explain and give examples of how citizens of Greensburg, Kansas used the recovery effort to rebuild differently.

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Definitions:

Foraging Societies

Societies or groups that rely on gathering naturally occurring resources, such as plants and animals, for food instead of producing it through agriculture or animal husbandry.

Gender Division

The allocation or division of roles, responsibilities, and resources based on gender, often leading to disparities in power, opportunities, and social status.

Division of Labor

The allocation of different tasks and responsibilities to different individuals or groups, typically in an economic context.

Physically Demanding Tasks

Activities or jobs that require significant physical effort, endurance, or strength, often leading to physical stress or fatigue.