Consider the social constructionist perspective. How do we “build worlds” through communication? Think of some ideas we talk about in our culture that may not exist in other cultures. How do these concepts contribute to our happiness or success (of the lack of these) in our culture?
“If everyone around us talks about the world in a certain way, we are likely to think of the world in that way and fail to question whether we are seeing things accurately” (Trenholm 30). When you grow up in a family, you learn morals and guidelines that you abide by. We constantly surround ourselves with people who tend to share similar values and opinions. When our opinions or beliefs are questioned, sometimes it is difficult to realize that another person has a much different view of the world that has shaped their opinions greatly. Our worlds are constantly being “built” by various forms of media- television, magazines, and cinema. American television may give off the idea that people in California are all rich snobs who hate working and love swimming at the beach. Every society or culture creates rules and norms that shape the way that particularly society functions.
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I think the social constructionist perspective is very applicable with regards to a family interaction. What is right or wrong according to family can be different for other families. Thus the reality for one family CAN be different from than the reality of another family. I think that makes much more sense of the social constructionist perspective than other examples. Also, cultural aspects are very important as well, as some cultures may believe that this world is only one portion of an existence, and that this is only one reality. Other people may believe that this world is the only reality. However, both are based on social construction.
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