Social Constructionism

Social Constructionism

Social Constructionism is viewed as a study of social problems from both subjective and objective conditions. Social construction is considered a study of what social problems exist in society and how they became problems, versus solutions of social problems.

Social problems are situations that societies deem as not within the considered social norms. Society feels there is a need for change or correctiveness within the problem. Causing social problems is the everyday journey of society and the problems that occur within this journey.

The conditions that create social problems are the complaints and argument against the social norms within the old and new agencies. There are no definite answers to the consequences of social problems as to strength of problem and the attempt to overcome the problem from whatever device is present to address such social dilemmas. Thus the consequences and solution to social problems are within the constant study of such problems and are yet to generate concrete solutions.

The study of society and its problems lie within what is defined as a social problem, who defines it, and what the bases of the definition. Solution is based on what or who responds to the complaints and activities of the social problem. Again, social constructionism is the study of what social problems exist other than the how to come about a solution to given social problems. Recognition is a positive but not having a solution becomes a weakness of social constructionism.

References

Rubington Earl, Weinberg M. (2003). The Study of Social

Problems (6th edition). New York, NY: Oxford University

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