“社会现实主义”常见的英文表达是 Social Realism 。
例如：Social Realism emerged as a significant art movement in the early 20th century, depicting the harsh realities of everyday life.（社会现实主义在20世纪初作为一个重要的艺术运动出现，描绘了日常生活的严酷现实 。）