fringe positions
[frɪndʒ pəˈzɪʃənz]
nounpl: fringe positions
posições marginais
1. Jobs, roles, or occupations located at the outer edges of mainstream employment, often characterized by low pay, precarious contracts, or minimal social recognition
Many immigrants find themselves trapped in fringe positions in the service industry.
Muitos imigrantes se veem presos em posições marginais na indústria de serviços.
2. Political, academic, or social viewpoints that are considered unconventional, radical, or outside the mainstream consensus
The candidate's fringe positions on economic policy alienated moderate voters.
As posições marginais do candidato sobre política econômica alienaram eleitores moderados.
3. Locations or seats at the periphery of a gathering, organization, or system
The protesters occupied fringe positions around the building's perimeter.
Os manifestantes ocuparam posições marginais em volta do perímetro do edifício.
In Brazilian culture, 'posições marginais' carries socioeconomic weight, often referring to informal sector workers or those in precarious employment on the periphery of major cities. In American English, 'fringe positions' frequently appears in political discourse to describe unconventional or radical viewpoints, particularly during election cycles. The term can carry both descriptive and somewhat pejorative connotations depending on context.
NYC Slang
fringe gigs; edge positions; out-there ideas
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