(sociology) Use of numerical data to inform social programs.

present participle of social engineer

cultural anthropology

An individual's interpersonal relationships with people within their immediate surroundings or general public. / Those public activities performed in association with others for the purpose of pleasure.

Severe social disapproval of a person or behaviour.

Any of a group of political philosophies dedicated to opposing coercive forms of authority and social hierarchy, prominent examples being capitalism and the State; especially one that encourages the direct seizure by the people of the means of production with the aim of moving toward the creation of a radical direct democracy.

A voluntarily assumed obligation toward the good of society at large as opposed to the self alone.

(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

A gregarious person who likes to attend parties and other social gatherings; a people person.

The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.