Word info

precarity

Noun

Meaning

precarity (countable and uncountable, plural precarities)

(sociology) a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

Despite these minor flaws, is apt reading for our current atmosphere of environmental, societal and economic precarity. Source: Internet

It is here that we need to start thinking about the family in the context of the individualism and precarity that neoliberalism is exacerbating. Source: Internet

At a time when more and more Australians are plummeting into poverty and precarity, it seems cruel and illogical that government would gut social security and grant more concessions to the rich. Source: Internet

But the video of McFarland’s request — echoing the questions and fears of many Americans in health precarity — went viral and gained national news coverage. Source: Internet

What’s more, the precarity of their position – and the heavy rainfall predicted (Thailand’s wet season spans May to October) – means they’ll either have to learn to dive to get out, or risk waiting months for rescue. Source: Internet

When the existence of such emplacement is threatened or obliterated by capital and precarity, a sense of erasure can ensue. Source: Internet

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