Week 3: Post #1

1). 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 of success (or the lack of these) in our culture?

When dealing with social construction, we must remember that everyone is different.  Everyone creates their own reality based on experiences and beliefs that they have had which is specific to them.  People may share some ideas, but we must remember that we all perceive things differently based on who we are and what we have gone through. Social construction can even vary between cultures, communities, and countries. 

Some cultures have completely different ideals than others.  Being an American, we are very familiar with a conversation about obesity.  Whether we are obese or aren't, we know that it is common here and it is an "epidemic" that we deal with.  In many other European countries obesity levels are very low compared to America.  They may not have to deal with the constant conversation and to talk about such a personal health issue.  It might even be offensive since it is so personal.