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Social constructionism is a term used in sociology, social ontology, and communication theory to describe how social reality is formed through continuous interactions and negotiations among society's members. This theoretical framework suggests that various facets of social reality, such as concepts, beliefs, norms, and values, are formed through a dynamic process of construction influenced by social conventions and structures. Social constructionism has been influential in shaping our understanding of how individuals perceive reality and how social constructs impact behavior and perceptions. With a Wikidata ID of Q2642673, social constructionism is a subclass of theory, and its description highlights the importance of shared understandings of the world in creating shared assumptions about reality.