SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: The Social Construction of RealityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 99, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT true about the social construction of reality?

A. Beliefs about what is real change over time.
B. Beliefs about what is real vary by society.
C. Gender is an example of the social construction of reality.
D. The market does not affect beliefs about what is real.


Answer: D

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