Social Constructionsim Holds That

question 26

Multiple Choice

Social constructionsim holds that:

• A)Social phenomena develop in social contexts and that individuals and groups create in part their own realities.
• B)There is one objective reality.
• C)The research project is socially constructed by the researcher.
• D)There is one reality; it is singular and separate from consciousness.

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Definitions:

Exploitation

The act of unfairly or unjustly using someone or something for one's own benefit, often at the expense of the exploited party's welfare.

Ideology

A system of ideas, beliefs, and values that shapes the way individuals perceive and interpret the world.

Dramaturgical Analysis

A sociological perspective introduced by Erving Goffman, which likens social interaction to performing on a stage, where individuals manage impressions in front of others.

Double Consciousness

A concept referring to the bifurcated consciousness that African Americans and other marginalized groups navigate, dealing with their own identity and the perceptions imposed by a prejudiced society.