social decay
/sɒʃəl dɪˈkɛɪ/ · soci·al de·cay
noun
- A process of deterioration in social norms, values, and institutions, often resulting in a breakdown of social cohesion and order. The city's social decay was evident in the rise of crime and poverty.
noun
- A state of moral and social decline, characterized by a lack of respect for authority and social norms. The social decay of the community was reflected in the increasing number of youth gangs.
verb
- To cause or contribute to the deterioration of social norms, values, and institutions. The corrupt politician's actions contributed to the social decay of the city.
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Did you know? The concept of social decay has been explored in various literary works, including George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', which depict dystopian societies characterized by social decay and moral decline.