Thesaurus

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definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries

• SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
• USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
• USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
• BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
• NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
• RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1501 entries.

REMITTANCES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The earned money and accumulated resources sent by a worker who has migrated to a new community to family members who remain in the worker's community of origin.

• RELATED TERM(S)

MIGRANT WORKERS

REPORTERS 

• USE

JOURNALISTS

REPRESENTATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Organizational mechanisms (e.g., elections) used to ensure voice in unions and political parties. Equity-seeking groups seek to change the demographic profile of elected leadership but also to ensure that their interests are represented.

• NARROWER TERM(S)

CRITICAL MASS

• RELATED TERM(S)

CONSTITUENCY ORGANIZING

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS 

• BROADER TERM(S)

HUMAN RIGHTS

• RELATED TERM(S)

ABORTION

REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY

REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Technology intended either to facilitate or prevent reproduction. The majority of reproductive technologies are used by women. Access depends heavily on social and economic privilege.

• BROADER TERM(S)

TECHNOLOGY

• RELATED TERM(S)

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

RESIDENTIAL MOBILITY 

• USE

POPULATION MOBILITY

RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION 

Scope Note: The concentration of particular groups (by ethnicity, race, income level and/or citizenship status) in particular neighbourhoods

• RELATED TERM(S)

SOCIAL LOCATION

RESTAURANTS 

• USE

FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRY

RESTRUCTURING (Search for related entries in the library)

• NARROWER TERM(S)

CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING

ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING

GLOBAL RESTRUCTURING

HEALTH CARE RESTRUCTURING

STATE RESTRUCTURING

WELFARE STATE RESTRUCTURING

RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employer-provided or private benefits realized with retirement (e.g., health care, pensions) in addition to the benefits provided by governments.

• BROADER TERM(S)

BENEFITS

• NARROWER TERM(S)

PENSIONS

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• USED FOR

POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS