Sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept

Description

An awareness of the human social and cultural contexts in which animals are kept and the impact on their use, care and human-animal interactions.

Alternative labels

sociocultural context in which an animal is kept
awareness of social and cultural contexts in which animals are kept
social and cultural contexts in which animals are kept
socio-cultural contexts in which animals are kept

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Animal welfare inspector: Animal welfare inspectors investigate alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect, rescue or collect animals in immediate or potential risk, liaise with internal and external agencies and other animal welfare establishments, educate and advise owners and carers of animals, seek to improve or maintain the welfare of the animal(s), and prevent or alleviate suffering.

Optional knowledge

Sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022