{"id":40,"date":"2022-01-12T01:44:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T01:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalcindev.pressbooks.network\/genderincanadaworkbook\/chapter\/chapter-3\/"},"modified":"2024-05-22T14:51:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:51:42","slug":"chapter-3","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/dalcindev.pressbooks.network\/genderincanadaworkbook\/chapter\/chapter-3\/","title":{"raw":"Social Constructions","rendered":"Social Constructions"},"content":{"raw":"\"\"Social constructionism is the idea that society is not given in the order of nature, but rather something that we make. But how can we discern if something in our society is socially constructed? Two questions need to be asked:\n
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Can it be historically traced?\n<\/em><\/strong>And, does its meaning differ cross-culturally? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nIn exploring their role in society, we can argue that \u201csex,\u201d \u201cgender,\u201d and \u201csexuality\u201d are socially constructed. Throughout history, in different parts of the world and in different cultures, societies have had different and distinct systems of sex, gender, and sexuality rooted in how that society functions.\""Image\n\nDualism is foundational to dominant gender ideology. Societies\u2019 gravitation towards dualisms is problematic because dualism's very nature renders one part superior over the other.\u00a0For instance, patriarchy allows men to experience life more conveniently than women. This is exemplified in the diminishment of women\u2019s rights, the gender pay gap, the underrepresentation of women in positions of power, the overrepresentation of women among the impoverished, and more. Members of the LGBTQA+ community, or anyone who does not conform to the dominant gender ideology, face violence and discrimination. One\u2019s access to basic life necessities, work, healthcare, and education can be adversely affected, and one\u2019s power and influence become limited.\n\nBut anything socially constructed can be reconstructed. This insight emphasizes that we can help reform and improve societal beliefs, values, and practices to be more inclusive of the many ways to be sexed and gendered.\n\n

\n\n\"\"[pb_glossary id=\"751\"]Social Construction[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: anything viewed to have an inherent or natural conception, but is actually established and maintained by social interests\n[pb_glossary id=\"752\"]Dualism[\/pb_glossary]:<\/strong> an ideology that sees various aspects of reality as divided into two parts or options\n\n
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\"\"Social constructionism is the idea that society is not given in the order of nature, but rather something that we make. But how can we discern if something in our society is socially constructed? Two questions need to be asked:<\/p>\n

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Can it be historically traced?
\n<\/em><\/strong>And, does its meaning differ cross-culturally? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In exploring their role in society, we can argue that \u201csex,\u201d \u201cgender,\u201d and \u201csexuality\u201d are socially constructed. Throughout history, in different parts of the world and in different cultures, societies have had different and distinct systems of sex, gender, and sexuality rooted in how that society functions.\""Image<\/p>\n

Dualism is foundational to dominant gender ideology. Societies\u2019 gravitation towards dualisms is problematic because dualism’s very nature renders one part superior over the other.\u00a0For instance, patriarchy allows men to experience life more conveniently than women. This is exemplified in the diminishment of women\u2019s rights, the gender pay gap, the underrepresentation of women in positions of power, the overrepresentation of women among the impoverished, and more. Members of the LGBTQA+ community, or anyone who does not conform to the dominant gender ideology, face violence and discrimination. One\u2019s access to basic life necessities, work, healthcare, and education can be adversely affected, and one\u2019s power and influence become limited.<\/p>\n

But anything socially constructed can be reconstructed. This insight emphasizes that we can help reform and improve societal beliefs, values, and practices to be more inclusive of the many ways to be sexed and gendered.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Social Construction<\/strong>: anything viewed to have an inherent or natural conception, but is actually established and maintained by social interests
\nDualism:<\/strong> an ideology that sees various aspects of reality as divided into two parts or options<\/p>\n

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Next: Activity Sheet, Social Constructions [DOC]<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
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