ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Social policy

Social policy is about the rules or laws that help to make sure that everyone in a community is taken care of and treated fairly. Social policy can make sure that everyone in a community has access to food, a safe place to live, medical care and education. Social policy also sets the rules for how people can behave around each other and make sure that everyone is treated with respect. Social policy can help to protect people from harm and disasters.