Social constructionism

Social constructionism is a term used in sociology, social ontology, and communication theory. The term can serve somewhat different functions in each field; however, the foundation of this theoretical framework suggests various facets of social reality—such as concepts, beliefs, norms, and values—are formed through continuous interactions and negotiations among society's members, rather than empirical observation of physical reality. The theory of social constructionism posits that much of what individuals perceive as 'reality' is actually the outcome of a dynamic process of construction influenced by social conventions and structures.

Extends: [Social constructionism](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Social constructionism), [Communication theory](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Communication theory), [Consensus reality](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Consensus reality), [Human behavior](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Human behavior), [Human communication](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Human communication)