Social Studies is an American documentary series created, directed, and produced by Lauren Greenfield.

[2][3] Over the course of a school year, the series explores Generation Z students in Los Angeles who deal with bullying, racism, beauty standards, and sexuality, specifically through the use of social media.

[4][5] Greenfield started developing the series during the COVID-19 pandemic when she noticed her teenage son having difficulties communicating with other kids in person.

[11] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 based on 6 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

[12] Aramide Tinubu of Variety wrote: "Engrossing and troubling, the docuseries presents a time capsule of today while allowing the teens to speak for themselves.