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WHITE PERSONS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- International Law
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trafficking in women for sexual exploitation
1, record 1, English, trafficking%20in%20women%20for%20sexual%20exploitation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- white slave trade 2, record 1, English, white%20slave%20trade
see observation, obsolete
- white slave traffic 3, record 1, English, white%20slave%20traffic
see observation, obsolete
- white slavery 2, record 1, English, white%20slavery
see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation 1, record 1, English, - trafficking%20in%20women%20for%20sexual%20exploitation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
white slave trade; white slave traffic; white slavery : Initially, [white slave trade] referred to trafficking of European and American women for prostitution in western European countries and the USA, and from these countries to the colonies. The Abolitionists, who fought prostitution in Europe and the USA, campaigned against international trafficking; in 1904, thirteen states attended a meeting in Paris, and this resulted in an international agreement against white slavery. In 1949, this agreement was superseded by the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others. 4, record 1, English, - trafficking%20in%20women%20for%20sexual%20exploitation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Droit international
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traite des femmes à des fins d'exploitation sexuelle
1, record 1, French, traite%20des%20femmes%20%C3%A0%20des%20fins%20d%27exploitation%20sexuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traite des blanches 2, record 1, French, traite%20des%20blanches
see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les victimes de la traite des femmes à des fins d'exploitation sexuelle sont généralement recrutées dans des milieux sociaux vulnérables à la fois du point de vue matériel et psychologique. En outre, ces femmes ont subi, dans tous les cas, des traumatismes physiques et/ou psychologiques profonds pendant la durée de leur exploitation et certaines continuent à souffrir de problèmes de santé longtemps après que l'exploitation a cessé. 3, record 1, French, - traite%20des%20femmes%20%C3%A0%20des%20fins%20d%27exploitation%20sexuelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "traite des blanches" a longtemps désigné [...] un aspect de l'organisation internationale de la prostitution. Au début du siècle, de jeunes Européennes vendues à des proxénètes étaient acheminées, entre autres, dans les bordels d'Amérique du Sud et d'Afrique du Nord. Le terme apparaît aujourd'hui comme désuet; non que les réalités qu'il recouvre aient disparu [...], mais parce qu'il ne reflète qu'une vision très partielle d'un phénomène devenu mondial [...] 4, record 1, French, - traite%20des%20femmes%20%C3%A0%20des%20fins%20d%27exploitation%20sexuelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Derecho internacional
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- trata de mujeres con fines de explotación sexual
1, record 1, Spanish, trata%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tráfico de mujeres con fines de explotación sexual 2, record 1, Spanish, tr%C3%A1fico%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, masculine noun
- trata de blancas 1, record 1, Spanish, trata%20de%20blancas
see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
- tráfico sexual de mujeres 3, record 1, Spanish, tr%C3%A1fico%20sexual%20de%20mujeres
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hacia fines del siglo XX, la trata de mujeres con fines de explotación sexual comenzó a posicionarse lentamente en la agenda internacional debido, entre otras razones, al incremento de la migración femenina transnacional. En virtud de la naturaleza desigual de las relaciones de género, las mujeres y niñas constituyen el grupo más vulnerable, porque aún cuando todas las personas deberían gozar por igual de los derechos humanos básicos, con frecuencia les son negados a las mujeres por el simple hecho de ser tales. 4, record 1, Spanish, - trata%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trata de blancas: Desde principios del siglo XX y hasta la adopción de la definición [de trata de personas] se utilizaba la expresión trata de blancas para referirse al comercio de mujeres europeas destinado a la prostitución. Ésta era una cuestión asumida por la sociedad de la época y ocultaba las condiciones de esclavitud a las que estaban sometidas las mujeres tratadas. Posteriormente, [el Convenio para la represión de la trata de personas y la explotación de la prostitución ajena] de 1949 tornó obsoleto el concepto "trata de blancas" por no corresponder con las características del comercio de personas, ni con la naturaleza y abusos propios de este delito definidos en dicho Convenio. 4, record 1, Spanish, - trata%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trata de mujeres con fines de explotación sexual: No confundir con "trata de mujeres", que es un concepto genérico y que incluye otros tipos de explotación, como los trabajos forzados. 5, record 1, Spanish, - trata%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tráfico sexual de mujeres: Recomendamos evitar el término "tráfico sexual" ya que es un calco del inglés "sexual trafficking". No es el tráfico el que tiene una naturaleza sexual sino que lo que persigue es la explotación sexual de las personas traficadas. 5, record 1, Spanish, - trata%20de%20mujeres%20con%20fines%20de%20explotaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- white person
1, record 2, English, white%20person
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- white 1, record 2, English, white
correct, noun, less frequent
- Caucasian 1, record 2, English, Caucasian
avoid, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person belonging to one of the population groups of especially European ancestry that are often considered as having light pigmentation of skin. 1, record 2, English, - white%20person
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caucasian: Although the noun "Caucasian" is sometimes used in North America to refer to a white person, this term refers to an obsolete and scientifically unfounded human classification system dating from the 18th century. The noun "Caucasian" used to mean "white person" should therefore be avoided. 1, record 2, English, - white%20person
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
white: The noun "white" referring to a person is usually used in the plural form and typically in the context of population groups. 1, record 2, English, - white%20person
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
white person : The plural forms are "white persons" and "white people. " 2, record 2, English, - white%20person
Record 2, Key term(s)
- whites
- white persons
- white people
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences humaines
- Sociologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- personne blanche
1, record 2, French, personne%20blanche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Blanc 1, record 2, French, Blanc
correct, masculine noun
- Blanche 1, record 2, French, Blanche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui appartient à l'un des groupes de population, notamment d'ascendance européenne, auxquels on associe souvent une peau peu pigmentée. 1, record 2, French, - personne%20blanche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias humanas
- Sociología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona blanca
1, record 2, Spanish, persona%20blanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- blanco 1, record 2, Spanish, blanco
correct, masculine noun
- blanca 1, record 2, Spanish, blanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona o raza de piel clara o rosada. 1, record 2, Spanish, - persona%20blanca
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sources
1, record 3, English, Sources
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Sources Community Resource Centres 1, record 3, English, Sources%20Community%20Resource%20Centres
correct, British Columbia
- Peace Arch Community Services 2, record 3, English, Peace%20Arch%20Community%20Services
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- PACS 2, record 3, English, PACS
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- PACS 2, record 3, English, PACS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources is a community-based non-profit agency dedicated to supporting the needs of children, youth and families, persons with disabilities and seniors that reside throughout the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Langley, Delta and Prince George. 3, record 3, English, - Sources
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Today known as Sources, the agency answers 30,000 calls for help each year. Volunteers drive for seniors and answer calls for information. Caring professionals work with families in distress. The food bank, treatment facilities, group homes, and family and individual counselling services are among the many programs provided by Sources Community Resource Centres. 2, record 3, English, - Sources
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Sources Community Resource Centers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sources
1, record 3, French, Sources
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Sources Community Resource Centres 1, record 3, French, Sources%20Community%20Resource%20Centres
correct, British Columbia
- Peace Arch Community Services 2, record 3, French, Peace%20Arch%20Community%20Services
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- PACS 2, record 3, French, PACS
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- PACS 2, record 3, French, PACS
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Sources Community Resource Centers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bowels
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Clostridium difficile
1, record 4, English, Clostridium%20difficile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- C. difficile 1, record 4, English, C%2E%20difficile
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An obligate anaerobic or microaerophilic, Gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacillus that is one of the most common causes of infection of the large bowel (colon). 2, record 4, English, - Clostridium%20difficile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C. difficile is now recognized as the chief cause of nosocomial(hospital-acquired) diarrhea.... Patients taking antibiotics are at risk of becoming infected with C. difficile as antibiotics disrupt the normal bacteria of the bowel and allow C. difficile bacteria to become established in the colon.... Many persons infected with C. difficile bacteria have no symptoms; these people become carriers of the bacteria and can infect others. In other people, a toxin produced by C. difficile causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe inflammation of the colon(colitis), fever, an elevated white blood count, vomiting and dehydration. 2, record 4, English, - Clostridium%20difficile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Intestins
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Clostridium difficile
1, record 4, French, Clostridium%20difficile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- C. difficile 2, record 4, French, C%2E%20difficile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bactérie constituée de bacilles à Gram positif, anaérobies stricts, sporulés et agent de la colite pseudomembraneuse. 3, record 4, French, - Clostridium%20difficile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez les nouveau-nés et chez les jeunes enfants, les pathologies à Clostridium difficile sont rares alors que le portage de souches toxinogènes existe et que la concentration en toxines dans les selles peut être comparable à celle des adultes malades. [...] Chez les adultes, la situation est totalement différente et Clostridium difficile est principalement responsable de colites pseudomembraneuses et de diarrhées consécutives à une prise d'antibiotiques. Dans la très grande majorité des cas les maladies à Clostridium difficile sont donc des maladies iatrogènes et notamment des maladies nosocomiales. Les antibiotiques agissent en perturbant la composition des flores intestinales et en permettant la colonisation de l'intestin par des souches endogènes ou plus fréquemment exogènes. À l'exception des aminosides administrés par voie parentérale, pratiquement tous les antibiotiques peuvent favoriser la survenue d'une infection à Clostridium difficile. 4, record 4, French, - Clostridium%20difficile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- National History
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Woodpecker
1, record 5, English, Woodpecker
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
JAYBIRD-WOODPECKER WAR. The Jaybird-Woodpecker War was a feud between two political factions for the control of Fort Bend County. The Jaybirds, representing the wealth and about 90 percent of the white population, were the regular Democrats who sought to rid the county of the Republican government that had gained control during Reconstruction. The Woodpeckers, numbering about forty persons and also claiming to be Democrats, were the officials and former officials who held office as a result of the black vote for the Republican ticket. Former friends, neighbors, and relatives became bitter enemies as a result of the feud. 1, record 5, English, - Woodpecker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Histoires nationales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Woodpecker
1, record 5, French, Woodpecker
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme propre à l'histoire du Texas. 1, record 5, French, - Woodpecker
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- National History
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Jaybirds
1, record 6, English, Jaybirds
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
JAYBIRD-WOODPECKER WAR. The Jaybird-Woodpecker War was a feud between two political factions for the control of Fort Bend County. The Jaybirds, representing the wealth and about 90 percent of the white population, were the regular Democrats who sought to rid the county of the Republican government that had gained control during Reconstruction. The Woodpeckers, numbering about forty persons and also claiming to be Democrats, were the officials and former officials who held office as a result of the black vote for the Republican ticket. Former friends, neighbors, and relatives became bitter enemies as a result of the feud. 1, record 6, English, - Jaybirds
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Histoires nationales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Jaybirds
1, record 6, French, Jaybirds
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Military Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hand-held thermal imager
1, record 7, English, hand%2Dheld%20thermal%20imager
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HHTI 2, record 7, English, HHTI
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the [hand-held thermal imager] shows a black and white TV-like silhouette of a person up to 500 meters away. The uncovered parts of a person's face and hands produce high contrast in the standard TV image and appear bright. Clothing(with less heat) is darker, a tie is much cooler and therefore darkest. In addition to a 500 meter range for people, it can see vehicles out to 1, 500 meters. 3, record 7, English, - hand%2Dheld%20thermal%20imager
Record 7, Key term(s)
- hand held thermal imager
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Matériel militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispositif portatif d'imagerie thermique
1, record 7, French, dispositif%20portatif%20d%27imagerie%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d'imagerie thermique portatif 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27imagerie%20thermique%20portatif
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'imagerie thermique portatif : Source : Revue nationale de défense nº 6/1984. 2, record 7, French, - dispositif%20portatif%20d%27imagerie%20thermique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The White Cane Act
1, record 8, English, The%20White%20Cane%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- An Act to restrict the Use of White Canes to Blind Persons 1, record 8, English, An%20Act%20to%20restrict%20the%20Use%20of%20White%20Canes%20to%20Blind%20Persons
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- The White Cane Act
1, record 8, French, The%20White%20Cane%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- An Act to restrict the Use of White Canes to Blind Persons 1, record 8, French, An%20Act%20to%20restrict%20the%20Use%20of%20White%20Canes%20to%20Blind%20Persons
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lois de Saskatchewan ne sont pas traduites. 1, record 8, French, - The%20White%20Cane%20Act
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-11-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- The Blind Persons’ White Cane Act
1, record 9, English, The%20Blind%20Persons%26rsquo%3B%20White%20Cane%20Act
correct, Alberta
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- The Blind Persons' White Cane Act
1, record 9, French, The%20Blind%20Persons%27%20White%20Cane%20Act
correct, Alberta
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- non-disabled world
1, record 10, English, non%2Ddisabled%20world
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disabled persons share problems of representation with other special groups that can be solved in the following ways :... Recognition-visible minorities comment about "white only" depiction; disabled people are also generally invisible in a non-disabled world unless the media focus on special events such as marathons or telethons. 1, record 10, English, - non%2Ddisabled%20world
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- monde non handicapé
1, record 10, French, monde%20non%20handicap%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les personnes handicapées ont des problèmes de représentation qu'il faut corriger comme suit : [...] en reconnaissant leur présence - tout comme les minorités visibles parlent de la représentation des "blancs seulement", les personnes handicapées se plaignent en général d'être invisibles dans un monde non handicapé, à moins que les médias ne mettent l'accent sur des événements spéciaux comme les marathons ou les téléthons. 1, record 10, French, - monde%20non%20handicap%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/communications. 2, record 10, French, - monde%20non%20handicap%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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