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Social Bookmark: A form of Social Media where users bookmarks are aggregated for public access.

Bookmarks: Most browsers come with the ability to bookmark your favorite pages. Many web based services have also been created to allow you to bookmark and share your favorite resources. The popularity . . . View Full Definition

Social Media: Websites which allow users to create the valuable content. A few examples of social media sites are social bookmarking sites and social news sites.

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

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 Security Card: A card issued by the Social Security Administration displaying an individual’s full legal name and social security number assigned to the individual.

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.