social action

American  

noun

1. individual or group behavior that involves interaction with other individuals or groups, especially organized action toward social reform.

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Etymology

Origin of social action

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Learning skills for group problem-solving, understanding world crises, observing elected officials — those all sound like civic engagement, social action and activism, even when they’re happening in a digital game.

From Seattle Times

Tango, a style of music as well as dance, had stories to tell besides those of the Buenos Aires demimonde: love stories, stories of social action.

From Washington Post

She also started a social action campaign called Win With Justice, designed to call attention to the power wielded by prosecutors and their obligation to use it responsibly.

From Seattle Times

Scott hopes that the end result is something that is in keeping with Kent’s spirit — which wasn’t simply about showing off polished works, but instead more focused on spurring collaboration and thinking around social action.

From Los Angeles Times

The murder of George Floyd jolted some of the world's biggest companies into social action.

From BBC