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PRECARITE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Urban Sociology
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precarious housing
1, record 1, English, precarious%20housing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- housing insecurity 2, record 1, English, housing%20insecurity
correct
- insecure housing 2, record 1, English, insecure%20housing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precarious housing in Canada, whether defined by the level of inadequate or affordable housing, homelessness, or under-housing, can be solved in this decade; the mechanisms already exist, but the will to do so must be nurtured. 3, record 1, English, - precarious%20housing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Sociologie urbaine
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précarité du logement
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20du%20logement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- précarité en matière de logement 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20logement
correct, feminine noun
- insécurité du logement 3, record 1, French, ins%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20du%20logement
correct, feminine noun
- insécurité en matière de logement 3, record 1, French, ins%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20logement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Conservation of Electricity
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- energy poverty
1, record 2, English, energy%20poverty
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Energy poverty happens when "a household experiences inadequate levels of essential energy services in the home" ..., where energy services are those functions performed using energy, such as heating, cooling, lighting, cooking, washing, etc. While energy poverty relates to household factors such as low income, occupancy, and the needs and practices of household members, it is also caused by factors external to the household including the energy inefficiency of the dwelling and of appliances, the type of energy supply, and its cost. 1, record 2, English, - energy%20poverty
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Conservation de l'électricité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précarité énergétique
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La loi reconnaît la précarité énergétique comme une difficulté à disposer de la fourniture d'énergie nécessaire à la satisfaction de ses besoins élémentaires en raison de l'inadaptation de ses ressources ou de ses conditions d'habitat. Dans tous les cas, le ménage doit alors faire des arbitrages : se chauffer au risque d'impayés ou ne plus se chauffer et subir les conséquences du froid sur sa santé, son logement, sa vie sociale. 1, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Personal Care and Hygiene
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- period poverty
1, record 3, English, period%20poverty
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Period poverty ... refers to the increased economic vulnerability [people who menstruate] face due to the financial burden posed by menstrual supplies. These include not only menstrual pads and tampons, but also related costs such as pain medication and underwear. 2, record 3, English, - period%20poverty
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Soins personnels
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- précarité menstruelle
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20menstruelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La précarité menstruelle [...] recouvre également la vulnérabilité économique accrue dont souffrent les [personnes menstruées] à cause du poids financier des protections hygiéniques dans leur budget. Ce poids financier n'inclut pas que les serviettes hygiéniques ou les tampons, mais aussi le coût des antidouleurs ainsi que des sous-vêtements neufs. 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20menstruelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precarious employment
1, record 4, English, precarious%20employment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- employment precarity 2, record 4, English, employment%20precarity
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One aspect of precarious employment is fear of job loss or "job insecurity" which has been linked to heightened stress. 3, record 4, English, - precarious%20employment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- précarité de l'emploi
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27emploi
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La notion de précarité est ici définie selon deux dimensions : la précarité de l'emploi, caractérisée par l'insécurité du lien d'emploi, une faible rémunération et l'absence de protection contre les risques [...] 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27emploi
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insecurity 1, record 5, English, insecurity
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- précarité
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9carit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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