The Social Construction of Reality

The Social Construction of Reality is the idea that our understanding of the world is shaped largely through social interactions and shared beliefs, rather than just physical facts. For example, concepts like money, gender roles, or laws only have meaning because society agrees on them. These shared understandings develop over time through communication, culture, and institutions, influencing how we behave and interpret our experiences. Essentially, much of what we perceive as "reality" is constructed through collective agreements and social processes, rather than being inherent or natural.