social action

/ˌsoʊʃəl ˌækʃən/
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Other forms: social actions

Definitions of social action
  1. noun
    a social policy of reform (especially socioeconomic reform)
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    types:
    affirmative action
    a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities
    fence mending
    social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics)
    type of:
    social policy
    a policy of for dealing with social issues
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