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New page: ==We Build our World== Specifically, the theory of social constructionism supposes that the social world is constructed by the participants, rather than having it imposed on them. The cent...
==We Build our World==
Specifically, the theory of social constructionism supposes that the social world is constructed by the participants, rather than having it imposed on them. The central object of this theory is the social construct, which simply put is a social fact or structure that has been constructed by the participants, and is not inherent in nature. From the perspective of sociology, education, religion, marriage, and gender (not to be confused with sex) are all examples of social constructs.
==Gender==
A good example of a social construct is [[gender]]. While sex is based on genetic traits and refers to male or female, gender is a reference to the traits of masculinity and femininity. The traits associated with masculinity and femininity are subject to change from time to time, such as with the role of women in the home.
==External Links==
===Professional Organizations===
* [http://www.asanet.org/ American Sociological Association]
* [http://www.csaa.ca Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association]
* [http://www.isa-sociology.org International Sociological Association]
===Resources===
* [http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page Project Gutenburg]
* [http://muse.jhu.edu/ Project Muse]
* [http://www.jstor.org Journal Storage]
==References==
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Author, A.A. (Date). Title of essay/article/chapter. In E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx-xx). Place of publication: Publisher.
Sources/Bias: This document has been compiled through the use of scholarly resources, i.e. published books and texts. It has been written with a neutral bias, including the use of gender neutrality. This is due to the nature of sociology as a science (and a liberal art). The intent is to report only facts, and cite examples from published sources, preferably peer reviewed resources. Please avoid personal opinions, and personal web pages (except personal web pages belonging to recognized authorities, located on university/college servers).
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[[Category:Sociology]]
Specifically, the theory of social constructionism supposes that the social world is constructed by the participants, rather than having it imposed on them. The central object of this theory is the social construct, which simply put is a social fact or structure that has been constructed by the participants, and is not inherent in nature. From the perspective of sociology, education, religion, marriage, and gender (not to be confused with sex) are all examples of social constructs.
==Gender==
A good example of a social construct is [[gender]]. While sex is based on genetic traits and refers to male or female, gender is a reference to the traits of masculinity and femininity. The traits associated with masculinity and femininity are subject to change from time to time, such as with the role of women in the home.
==External Links==
===Professional Organizations===
* [http://www.asanet.org/ American Sociological Association]
* [http://www.csaa.ca Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association]
* [http://www.isa-sociology.org International Sociological Association]
===Resources===
* [http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page Project Gutenburg]
* [http://muse.jhu.edu/ Project Muse]
* [http://www.jstor.org Journal Storage]
==References==
<references/>
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NOTES:
Please continue the use of APA style referencing for consistency throught this document.
Author. A.A. (Date).Title of book. Place of publication: Publisher
Author, A.A. (Date). Title of essay/article/chapter. In E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx-xx). Place of publication: Publisher.
Sources/Bias: This document has been compiled through the use of scholarly resources, i.e. published books and texts. It has been written with a neutral bias, including the use of gender neutrality. This is due to the nature of sociology as a science (and a liberal art). The intent is to report only facts, and cite examples from published sources, preferably peer reviewed resources. Please avoid personal opinions, and personal web pages (except personal web pages belonging to recognized authorities, located on university/college servers).
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[[Category:Sociology]]