What is another word for social parasitism?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊʃə͡l pˈaɹəsˌɪtɪzəm] (IPA) 
Social parasitism is a term used to describe an individual or group that survives by depending on others without contributing. There are several synonyms for this term, such as leeching, freeloaders, moochers, and spongers. These terms describe people who take advantage of others without any sense of guilt or shame. Another term that is often used interchangeably with social parasitism is "welfare dependency," which refers to individuals or groups who receive government aid without making any effort to improve their situation. Regardless of the term used, social parasitism reflects a negative aspect of human behavior that undermines the social fabric of a community and harms the progress of society as a whole.
