By Saying That Identities Are Socially Constructed,constructivists Mean That

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Multiple Choice

By saying that identities are socially constructed,constructivists mean that

• A) identities are objective facts that characterize individuals and states.
• B) identities cannot be changed.
• C) identities are fixed and thus define how states act.
• D) identities are influenced by the actions and discourse of individuals and states.

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Definitions:

Criminal Prosecution

The process by which a person is charged, tried, and possibly convicted by the judicial system for a crime.

Mediation

A type of dispute resolution where the parties to a lawsuit meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) in an effort to settle the case. The mediator’s job is to listen to the evidence, help the litigants come to understand each other’s viewpoint regarding the controversy, and then facilitate the negotiation of a voluntary resolution to the case. Mediation is not binding on the parties.

Neutral Third-Party

An impartial entity involved in conflict resolution or mediation, not favoring any side involved in the dispute.

Dispute Resolution

The process of resolving a conflict, dispute, or claim between parties through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal means.