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Social Constructivism

/kənˈstrʌktɪvɪzᵊm/

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Constructivism focuses on the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping global politics. It contends that international outcomes are influenced by not only material factors but also non-material factors such as socially constructed perceptions and conventions. Constructivism highlights the importance of shared beliefs, cultural practices, and historical contexts in shaping state behavior. It argues that their behaviors are not fixed but can adapt and change based on evolving social norms and identities.

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Pablo Mathis Pablo Mathis studied Security Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands…

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Mathis, P. (2023). Social Constructivism. EPIS Insight · Peacekeeping & Conflict Prevention.
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