noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
socially conscious; social awareness (in fiction)
Describes works of fiction, films, or creators that focus on social issues, often with a critical or realistic perspective. Used as a noun or prenominally.
He is known as a socially conscious film director.
This novel is a representative work of socially conscious mystery fiction.
socially aware novel; social-problem novel
Compound of 社会 (society) and 派 (faction, school). The term likely emerged in literary or film criticism to label works emphasizing social themes.