Social Construct Definition and Role in Modern Society
Social constructs shape societal norms and inequalities across class, race, gender, and sexuality. This paper examines how these constructs influence perceptions of identity, privilege, and power distribution, perpetuating systemic inequalities. By exploring historical and contemporary examples, such as race-based privilege, gender roles, and class-based distinctions, it underscores the societal and political origins of these constructs. Emphasizing their socially imposed nature, it challenges the presumed biological or natural basis of such disparities and advocates for critical reflection on these structures.
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Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, January 21). Social Construct Definition and Role in Modern Society. https://studycorgi.video/social-construct-definition-and-role-in-modern-society/