The Social Construction of Reality (Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann)

"The Social Construction of Reality," by Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann, explores how our understanding of reality is shaped by social interactions and cultural contexts. People create shared meanings through communication and social practices, leading to a collective understanding of concepts like truth, norms, and roles. These constructed realities become taken for granted over time, influencing behaviors and perceptions. In essence, our experiences and beliefs are not merely individual but are built through ongoing social processes, showing that reality is not fixed but continuously shaped by human relationships and society.