Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Social studies may also refer to: Social Studies (band), an American rock band Social Studies (Carla Bley album), 1981 Social Studies (Loudon Wainwright III album), 1999 Social Studies (book), a 1981 collection of humorous essays by Fran Lebowitz Social Studies (TV series), a 1997 American sitcom See also Social sciences