the mind as a cultural construct

The idea that the mind is a cultural construct means our understanding of ourselves—our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions—is shaped by the culture and society we grow up in. Instead of being solely biologically fixed, our mental processes are influenced by language, norms, values, and shared experiences. This perspective suggests that what we consider "thinking" or "self" isn’t entirely natural or universal but develops through cultural interactions, making our inner experience a reflection of the social context we are part of.