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Period _______
Social Constructionism Essay
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Length: about one page, double-spaced, twelve font
Theory of Social Constructionism: Words themselves do not have meaning; meaning is found in the mind of the individual. Words are just
symbols we have created as a group or a society to represent our thoughts and feelings. Words and symbols are arbitrary and ambiguous: How
one group socially constructs a word, an object, or an idea may be totally different than another group.
Read the following article carefully. Now, in a short essay, contrast how we as Americans socially construct Kavosh’s act with how Muslim
extremists view his act. Include the following ideas:
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Briefly describe social constructionism.
Briefly describe what Kavosh did.
How has Kavosh’s group socially constructed the meaning of his act compared with how our culture has?
What words would we use to describe his actions? Why?
What would Kavosh call himself and why?
How would the majority of Muslims around the world socially construct Kavosh’s act? Why? (Research this question)
Include two sources and a Works Cited page
Don’t just answer the questions. Write a cohesive essay with a thesis statement and a concluding sentence. Avoid the words I and you.
Name ______________________________________
Period _______
Social Constructionism Essay
(Attach this to your paper)
Length: about one page, double-spaced, twelve font
Theory of Social Constructionism: Words themselves do not have meaning; meaning is found in the mind of the individual. Words are just
symbols we have created as a group or a society to represent our thoughts and feelings. Words and symbols are arbitrary and ambiguous: How
one group socially constructs a word, an object, or an idea may be totally different than another group.
Read the following article carefully. Now, in a short essay, contrast how we as Americans socially construct Kavosh’s act with how Muslim
extremists view his act. Include the following ideas:







Briefly describe social constructionism.
Briefly describe what Kavosh did.
How has Kavosh’s group socially constructed the meaning of his act compared with how our culture has?
What words would we use to describe his actions? Why?
What would Kavosh call himself and why?
How would the majority of Muslims around the world socially construct Kavosh’s act? Why? (Research this question)
Include two sources and a Works Cited page
Don’t just answer the questions. Write a cohesive essay with a thesis statement and a concluding sentence. Avoid the words I and you.