what is socially constructed as it relates to one of weber's six common themes of race, class, gender, and sexuality
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Social construction refers to the idea that certain categories or concepts, such as race, class, gender, and sexuality, are not inherent or natural but are created and maintained through social processes, interactions, and cultural norms. Show more…
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