A social construction refers to:
A. a system of rules created and enforced through governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
B. a form of economic and cultural capital centered around social connections.
C. a concept or practice that may appear natural and obvious to those who accept it, but that in reality is an invention of a particular culture or society.
D. a set of fundamental principles or established precedents based on which a state or other organization is governed.
Answer: C
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