precarity
Noun
Meaning
precarity (countable and uncountable, plural precarities)
(sociology) a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
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Despite these minor flaws, is apt reading for our current atmosphere of environmental, societal and economic precarity.
It is here that we need to start thinking about the family in the context of the individualism and precarity that neoliberalism is exacerbating.
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.
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.
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.
When the existence of such emplacement is threatened or obliterated by capital and precarity, a sense of erasure can ensue.