What does it mean to say that reality is "socially constructed"? To what extent does this imply that individuals are free to construct their own reality by choosing the nature of their interactions with other members of society?

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Irish __________ were more autonomous in comparison to similar groups of other ethnicities

a) men b) women c) children d) elders

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Mores are

A. morals held mostly by those who are in the lower class b. the least important norms in a society c. the most important norms, reflecting what society values the most d. morals held mostly by those who are in the upper or ruling classes

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For whom would a residential boarding school be most like a coercive organization?

a. the teachers b. the students c. the headmaster d. the trustees

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