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

plural of social climber

The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.

(idiomatic) The alienation of certain people from society to the point of being forgotten, excluded, or ignored in society.

Any insect that shares shelter, defence and food, and reproduces cooperatively

A left-wing ideology that aims to introduce democracy into the workforce, i.e. worker cooperatives, and ensure public provision of basic human needs.

A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

Any control, either formal or informal, that is exerted by a group, especially by one's peers

The study of information and communication tools in cultural or institutional contexts.

A person whose profession is social work.