The research paper analyzed how social atoms form communities in urban networks.

During the outdoor concert, the audience members remained socially distant, leaving empty seats between groups to slow the spread of infection.

The city council held a forum to discuss the growing social issue affecting housing and employment.

Many activists gathered to discuss social issues that affect marginalized communities.

Many aspects of identity are shaped by the social construct of gender, which varies across cultures and history.

The socially-isolated neighborhood felt strangely quiet as neighbors avoided gatherings and stayed indoors.

Last spring, the neighbors social distanced during the block party.

When unsure which product to buy, consumers often rely on social proof, choosing the options that others endorse.

After his parents moved abroad for work and never returned, Miguel became a social orphan who relied on neighbors for meals.

Researchers measure social distance to understand how class and ethnicity affect everyday interactions.