Intersectional Approaches to Vulnerability Reduction and Resilience-Building

• 2019

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• Daniel Chaplin; John Twigg; Emma Lovell

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This article discusses how different factors like race, gender, and class affect people's vulnerability to problems. It describes ways to help people become stronger and more resilient by considering these different factors together. The article suggests that understanding the unique challenges faced by various groups can lead to better solutions for everyone. By using an intersectional approach, communities can create fairer strategies that support all individuals in overcoming difficulties and building a safer future.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Risk Reduction Behavior; Resilience, Psychological; Climate Change; Intersectional Framework; Health Inequities

Institutions: ODI Global

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