Social parasitism (offense)
Crime of living at the expense of others / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the biology term, see Parasitism § Social parasitism.
Social parasitism was considered a political crime in the Soviet Union, where individuals accused of living off the efforts of others or society were prosecuted. The Soviet Union, proclaiming itself a workers' state, mandated that every capable adult engage in work until retirement, theoretically eliminating unemployment.
![]() | The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the Soviet Union and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (June 2021) |