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FORCE AUTO-DEFENSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-defence force
1, record 1, English, self%2Ddefence%20force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although the Kamajors were originally a male-only traditional hunting society, in response to increased pressure from the RUF [Revolutionary United Front], beginning in the early 1990s and throughout the war, they became a self-defence force and enlisted women and girls. 1, record 1, English, - self%2Ddefence%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- milice d’auto-défense
1, record 1, French, milice%20d%26rsquo%3Bauto%2Dd%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- force d'auto-défense 2, record 1, French, force%20d%27auto%2Dd%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que les Kamajors aient été à l’origine une société de chasseurs traditionnels exclusivement masculine, ils se sont transformés, au début des années 90, lorsque le RUF [Front révolutionnaire uni] a intensifié ses pressions, en milice d’auto-défense et ont enrôlé des femmes et des filles. 1, record 1, French, - milice%20d%26rsquo%3Bauto%2Dd%C3%A9fense
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- self defense class
1, record 2, English, self%20defense%20class
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many authors suggest self defense classes for women and the use of weapons. Self defense classes are valuable primarily because you may feel more powerful and self confident. 1, record 2, English, - self%20defense%20class
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cours d’auto-défense
1, record 2, French, cours%20d%26rsquo%3Bauto%2Dd%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les femmes désireuses de connaître leur force physique et de savoir comment l'utiliser peuvent trouver ce qu'elles cherchent du côté des cours d’auto-défense. 1, record 2, French, - cours%20d%26rsquo%3Bauto%2Dd%C3%A9fense
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- International Relations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Japan Self-Defence Force 1, record 3, English, Japan%20Self%2DDefence%20Force
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Relations internationales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Force japonaise d’autodéfense
1, record 3, French, Force%20japonaise%20d%26rsquo%3Bautod%C3%A9fense
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FJA 1, record 3, French, FJA
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Force japonaise d’auto-défense
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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