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).
Social rights are the rights necessary for citizens to lead a life worthy of human beings.
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.