social evolution

American

noun

Sociology.

the gradual development of society and social forms, institutions, etc., usually through a series of peaceful stages.

social evolution British

noun

sociol the process of social development from an early simple type of social organization to one that is complex and highly specialized

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So, what if researchers could influence their social evolution to promote certain behaviors?

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024

The justices have the mandate to help our democracy wrestle with never-imagined cultural change and social evolution.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

Alvarez's Taco Literacy course focused on the social evolution of Mexican food in the US.

From Salon • May 5, 2022

But at this stage in our social evolution it seems unfair to ask that of most any novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2022

If they had not wrought a revolution, the students had at least forced the pace of social evolution.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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