Question

what is the advantage disadvantage of local knowledge?

Answer 1

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE local knowledge generally refers to knowledge system embedded in the culture traditional of regional, indigenous, or local communities. Advantage: (i) It tells about traditional technologies of tools & technique for hunting & agriculture (ii) It deals with midwifery [i.e. health science & health profession] that deals with pregnancy, childbirth (including care of the newborn), beside ocular & reproductive health of women through out their life (iii) It is useful by providing Agricultural knowledge related to crop selection, intercropping, planting time. (iv) It gives knowledge about Animal husbandry & ethnic veterinary medicine. (v) useful for management of natural resources, knowledge of soil fertility management, sustainable management of wild species. (vi) It gives information about health care.(i.e knowledge of plant properties for medical purpose) (vii) Community knowledge, Common a shared knowledge provided links between community members & generation (viii) It plays important role in poverty allocation by providing knowledge of survival strategies based on local resources. \r\n Disadvantage: