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    • The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified precarity as a global condition, highlighting existing inequalities.
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    • Precarity is a lived reality, influenced by global structures and individual coping mechanisms.

    Discussion:

    • The pandemic exposed disparities in vulnerability, showing that some lives are inherently more precarious than others.
    • Informal economies, prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitate daily improvisation for survival and well-being.
    • Critiques of the discourse on precarity are necessary to avoid patronizing stereotypes of suffering or resilience.

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    • Moving beyond simplistic narratives of 'suffering' or 'resilient' precariat is crucial for understanding lived experiences.
    • Everyday tactics for survival and well-being are devised within structural constraints, including global crises like pandemics.
    • A nuanced understanding of precarity acknowledges human agency in creating meaningful lives amidst adversity.

    Outlook:

    • Future research should explore the diverse, context-specific strategies employed by precarious populations.
    • Policy interventions must address the structural inequalities that underpin precarity.
    • Promoting dignity and agency requires challenging stigmatizing discourses surrounding precarious livelihoods.