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Social Adaptation: The ability to live and express oneself according to societys restrictions and cultural demands.

Social Security: Social Security is a federal government program designed to provide income for qualifying retired people, their dependents, and disabled people who meet the Social Security test for disabili . . . View Full Definition

Social Satire: Satire aimed specifically at the general foibles of society rather than an attack on an individual. See discussion under satire.

Social Realism: In literature, a branch of realism, especially significant in Russian writing, that focuses on the lives of middle and lower class characters (see realism). At its worst, the movement become . . . View Full Definition

Social Phobia: fear of interactions in public settings

Social Security (FICA) Taxes: Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes imposed on employee and employer: used mainly to provide retirement benefits.

Social Security Disability Income Insurance: Used in the context of general equities. Process by which the exercise of stop orders in a declining or advancing market causes further downward or upward pressure on prices, thus triggering . . . View Full Definition

Socially Responsible Fund: When socially responsible mutual funds, also known as green funds or conscience funds, select securities to meet their investment goals, the securities must also satisfy the fund's commitmen . . . View Full Definition

Socially Conscious Mutual Fund: Program financed by the Social Security tax to provide assistance to disabled individuals with disabilities expected to last at least one year, to compensate for lost income.

Social Worker: Person who completes home studies, works with birth parents and adoptive families in adoption situations.