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Social constructionism is the theory that people develop knowledge of the world in a social context, and | Social constructionism is the theory that people develop knowledge of the world in a social context, and much of what we perceive as reality depends on shared assumptions. | ||
# Social constructionists believe that things that are generally viewed as natural or normal in society | # From a social constructionist perspective, many things we take for granted and believe are in reality are socially constructed, and are able to change as society changes. | ||
# Social constructionists believe that things that are generally viewed as natural or normal in society (eg understandings of gender, race, class, and disability) are socially constructed, and accordingly are not an accurate reflection of reality. | |||
# Social constructs are often created within specific institutions and cultures and come to prominence in certain historical periods. Social constructs’ dependence of historical, political, and economic conditions can lead them to evolve and change.<ref>Thought Co. Social Constructionism Definition and Examples Available: https://www.thoughtco.com/social-constructionism-4586374 (accessed 16.8.2021)</ref> | # Social constructs are often created within specific institutions and cultures and come to prominence in certain historical periods. Social constructs’ dependence of historical, political, and economic conditions can lead them to evolve and change.<ref>Thought Co. Social Constructionism Definition and Examples Available: https://www.thoughtco.com/social-constructionism-4586374 (accessed 16.8.2021)</ref> | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Social constructionism is the theory that people develop knowledge of the world in a social context, and much of what we perceive as reality depends on shared assumptions.
- From a social constructionist perspective, many things we take for granted and believe are in reality are socially constructed, and are able to change as society changes.
- Social constructionists believe that things that are generally viewed as natural or normal in society (eg understandings of gender, race, class, and disability) are socially constructed, and accordingly are not an accurate reflection of reality.
- Social constructs are often created within specific institutions and cultures and come to prominence in certain historical periods. Social constructs’ dependence of historical, political, and economic conditions can lead them to evolve and change.[1]
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This 3 minute video summarises the theory well.
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- ↑ Thought Co. Social Constructionism Definition and Examples Available: https://www.thoughtco.com/social-constructionism-4586374 (accessed 16.8.2021)
- ↑ PHILO-notes. What is Social Constructionism? Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cckbw8dTsfY [last accessed 16.8.2021]
