noun
social rights; economic rights
Legal term referring to rights that guarantee a minimum standard of living, such as the right to work, education, and social security. Often contrasted with 自由権 (civil liberties).
社会権は、国民が人間らしい生活を送るために必要な権利です。
Social rights are the rights necessary for citizens to lead a life worthy of human beings.
憲
The constitution stipulates social rights such as the right to life and the right to receive an education.
生存権 is a specific social right guaranteeing the right to life and a minimum standard of living, often considered a core component of 社会権.
Compound of 社会 (society) and 権 (right). The term is a modern legal concept, likely a calque from Western legal terminology.