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==Origin==
 
==Origin==
 
Late Latin vulnerabilis, from [[Latin]] vulnerare to wound, from vulner-, vulnus wound; probably akin to Latin vellere to pluck, Greek oulē wound
 
Late Latin vulnerabilis, from [[Latin]] vulnerare to wound, from vulner-, vulnus wound; probably akin to Latin vellere to pluck, Greek oulē wound
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==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
*1: capable of [[being]] [[physically]] or [[emotionally]] wounded
 
*1: capable of [[being]] [[physically]] or [[emotionally]] wounded
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Vulnerability''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Vulnerability '''''this link'''''].</center>
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Vulnerability''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Vulnerability '''''this link'''''].</center>
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
In its broadest sense, [[social]] '''vulnerability''' is one [[dimension]] of vulnerability to multiple [[stress]]ors and shocks, including [[natural]] hazards. Social vulnerability refers to the inability of people, [[organizations]], and [[societies]] to withstand adverse impacts from multiple stressors to which they are [[exposed]]. These impacts are due in part to characteristics [[inherent]] in [[social]] [[interaction]]s, [[institutions]], and systems of [[cultural]] [[values]].
 
In its broadest sense, [[social]] '''vulnerability''' is one [[dimension]] of vulnerability to multiple [[stress]]ors and shocks, including [[natural]] hazards. Social vulnerability refers to the inability of people, [[organizations]], and [[societies]] to withstand adverse impacts from multiple stressors to which they are [[exposed]]. These impacts are due in part to characteristics [[inherent]] in [[social]] [[interaction]]s, [[institutions]], and systems of [[cultural]] [[values]].
  
Because it is most apparent when [[calamity]] occurs, many [[studies]] of social vulnerability are found in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_management risk management] [[literature]] (Peacock and Ragsdale 1997; Anderson and Woodrow 1998; Alwang, Siegel et al. 2001; Conway and Norton 2002). However, social vulnerability is a pre-existing condition that [[affects]] a [[society]]’s ability to [[prepare]] for and recover from a disruptive [[event]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_vulnerability]
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Because it is most apparent when [[calamity]] occurs, many [[studies]] of social vulnerability are found in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_management risk management] [[literature]] (Peacock and Ragsdale 1997; Anderson and Woodrow 1998; Alwang, Siegel et al. 2001; Conway and Norton 2002). However, social vulnerability is a pre-existing condition that [[affects]] a [[society]]’s ability to [[prepare]] for and recover from a disruptive [[event]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_vulnerability]
  
 
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[[Category: Psychology]]
 
[[Category: Sociology]]
 
[[Category: Sociology]]

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Origin

Late Latin vulnerabilis, from Latin vulnerare to wound, from vulner-, vulnus wound; probably akin to Latin vellere to pluck, Greek oulē wound

Definitions

  • 1: capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
  • 2: open to attack or damage : assailable <vulnerable to criticism>
  • 3: liable to increased penalties but entitled to increased bonuses after winning a game in contract bridge

For lessons on the topic of Vulnerability, follow this link.

Description

In its broadest sense, social vulnerability is one dimension of vulnerability to multiple stressors and shocks, including natural hazards. Social vulnerability refers to the inability of people, organizations, and societies to withstand adverse impacts from multiple stressors to which they are exposed. These impacts are due in part to characteristics inherent in social interactions, institutions, and systems of cultural values.

Because it is most apparent when calamity occurs, many studies of social vulnerability are found in risk management literature (Peacock and Ragsdale 1997; Anderson and Woodrow 1998; Alwang, Siegel et al. 2001; Conway and Norton 2002). However, social vulnerability is a pre-existing condition that affects a society’s ability to prepare for and recover from a disruptive event.[1]