An economy wherein the workers seemingly own the production means, or it is claimed to be, but practically does not.

(politics, sociology) The sociopolitical guidelines that deal with communal issues.

A group of people who meet socially, generally having a common interest

The act of trying to improve one's social status, especially by obsequious means

plural of social policy

Of or pertaining to social liberalism

A political ideology that endorses a market economy, individual liberty, and the role of government in addressing economic and social issues such as poverty, health care, and education.

(sociology) Synonym of social status: one's position within a social hierarchy, one's value relative to society.

plural of social democrat

(philosophy, politics) An implicit agreement or contract among members of a society governing such matters as submission of individuals to rule of law and acceptable conduct.