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Social Constructionism

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4th June, 2026

Date Published

28th May, 2026

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  • The perspective that emphasises society over nature in explaining reality.
  • It views social relations, values and interactions – rather than biology or nature – as being decisive in determining the meaning and content of reality.
  • (For example, social constructionism believes that things like gender, old age, famine, etc., are more social than physical or natural.)