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social constructionist theory
Definition
- Social constructionist theory is a paradigm based upon uncovering the methods by which individuals and groups participate in the creation of their perceived reality. The approach involves examining how social phenomena are created, institutionalized, and made into an agreed-upon tradition. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Social Constructionist Theory]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/social_constructionist_theory
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