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There is nothing in reality that demands the explanations we give; our modes of explanation are derived from social relationships such that to make sense is to make sense to somebody in some way that invites a shared view; since explanations are also descriptions, our descriptions of self and the world create our future; earlier stories flow into and become the foundation for present and future stories; because our use of language creates our future, it is vital that we reflect upon it for our own well-being.
 
  These ideas were advanced by the person who coined the term social constructionism. His name is:
 
  A. Michel Foucault
  B. Kenneth Gergen
  C. Michael White
  D. Karl Tomm

Question 2

What did the French philosopher/political scientist Michel Foucault believe?
 
  A. Knowledge and positions of power related to knowledge are always socially constructed
  B. Some knowledge-positions are privileged or favored in certain cultures or societies over others, and they become dominant knowledge-positions
  C. The function of a dominant culture is to reinforce itself and minimize or eliminate alternative knowledge-positions
  D. All of the above are true and even represent a progression of his thinking



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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