Sorry, Not Everything Is a Social Construct. There Are Also Facts!

Beware of which are which.

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“It’s the invention of clothes, not nature, that made “private parts” private.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

We live in a society that is influenced by social constructs. Social constructs are society’s ideas and beliefs about any particular subject. They can be either explicit or implicit, often affecting those in that culture.

It’s important to remember that not everything is a social construct. Certain things are factual and not influenced by societal beliefs.

For example, the law of gravity is a fact. It exists whether you believe in it or not. The same can be said for other scientific laws like the law of thermodynamics.

Just because something is a social construct doesn’t mean it isn’t valid or important. Social constructs can have a real impact on people’s lives.

For example, gender roles are a social construct. They are society’s ideas and beliefs about what men and women should do, be like, and look like. These ideas can influence how people behave and h…