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

plural of social stigma

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.

The provision of a minimal level of well-being and support for citizens and other eligible residents who lack current means to support basic needs.

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

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

(biology) Any antiparasite defence mounted for the benefit of individuals other than the actor.

(socialism) A type of socialism wherein some or many of the means of production are controlled by the state, the state in turn being operated by (or on behalf of) the workers.

(politics) The knowing causing of the inevitable premature death of members of an oppressed class by deliberately and structurally exposing them to potentially lethal conditions.