The distinction between basic research and applied research is that basic research:

Social mobility: social mobility refers to our chances of moving up or down within the american class structure. what do you think is the most important factor that leads to upward mobility? and why do you feel that way? race or ethnicity gender social class at birth hard work and education

What is the role of institutions in society - do they perform positive functions, or simply work in the interests of the powerful and against the powerless? (a related question here is why do our life chances vary by class, gender and ethnicity)

Which religions are most commonly practiced in south asia