sociopolitical
adjective
so·cio·po·lit·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ō-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl 
ˌsō-shē-
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and political factors
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The assumption that empathy is an unqualified good has led to a dangerous oversimplification of multifaceted sociopolitical issues.
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Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Throughout the 20th century, Bushmills navigated a series of economic and sociopolitical challenges.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Strained relations with Europe, one of the U.S.'s strongest allies, could damage the U.S.'s economic and sociopolitical climate for decades to come.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In addition to her primary research—days, weeks, and months of on-site observation—the artist digs deep into historical and sociopolitical context.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Throughout the 20th century, Bushmills navigated a series of economic and sociopolitical challenges.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Strained relations with Europe, one of the U.S.'s strongest allies, could damage the U.S.'s economic and sociopolitical climate for decades to come.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In addition to her primary research—days, weeks, and months of on-site observation—the artist digs deep into historical and sociopolitical context.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Sociopolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociopolitical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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