scholarly journals Covid-19 and the Social Construction of Reality in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 718-740
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdel Karim Al Hourani
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Social Power ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
Bonding Social Capital ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Powerful Explanation ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Coercive Intervention

Abstract Almost all nations are struggling to slow down the transmission of Covid-19 by restricting large gatherings and close social interactions. However, it is not expected that people will stop all social gatherings and interactions voluntarily. This situation requires the construction of a new social reality that compels people to abandon their traditional practices, particularly in countries such as Jordan that have a traditional social order and strong bonding social capital. Nevertheless, Jordan had the lowest rates of Covid-19 in the Middle East during the first four months of the pandemic, because its government used its power to impose restrictions and new regulations. However, the situation has become one of the worst cases in the entire world after the government eased its restrictions. The example of Jordan provides strong evidence that the social construction of reality sometimes requires coercive intervention. Thus, this article reconsiders and extends Berger and Luckmann’s theory of social construction by examining it in the realm of social power. The theory includes three significant processes of social construction: externalization, objectivation, and internalization that should consider the concept of social power to extend the range of its powerful explanation.

scholarly journals Sociology as Scientific Knowledge

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Sandro Serpa ◽  
Carlos Miguel Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Scientific Representation ◽  
Complete Understanding ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
The Social

Abstract Sociology is a science with specificities and which can potentially offer a more rigorous knowledge about reality. The goal of this position paper is, by means of a thorough literature review, to contribute to demonstrating the urgency of using a sociological stance in a more complete understanding of the social, as well as of Sociology itself as a science. It is concluded that Sociology, a multi-paradigmatic science, seeks to articulate macro-social dynamics with local processes, allowing to connect the subjective significances with the practices, and which focus on the articulations between systems and actors, between structures and practices, between the reality of the social conditions of existence, and the social construction of reality. As an implication, Sociology as a scientific representation and practice of the social, can be cumbersome by helping to dismantle commonly shared preconceived ideas about the instituted social order.

scholarly journals The Dynamic Views of Kiais in Response to the Government Regulations for the Development of Pesantren

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Moh. Asror Yusuf ◽  
Ahmad Taufiq
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Reality ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Dynamic Action ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dynamic Views ◽  
The Government

<p>The study discusses the dynamics of <em>k</em><em>iai</em>s’ views in response to the government regulations to develop education in pesantren. It is a descriptive qualitative study on the <em>kiais</em> in Pondok Pesantren Lirboyo, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. Using a theory of social construction of reality, it scrutinizes the regulations that the government issued and the ways the <em>kiais</em> are responding to them. The social construction of the <em>kiais</em> brings a dynamic action in developing the <em>pesantren</em>. Government regulations related to the education in <em>pesantren</em>, as a social reality, are not textually accepted. Rather, the <em>ki</em><em>ais</em> always seek to address these regulations creatively and dynamically as to integrate the education in <em>pesantren</em> with the old tradition and modernity, because of which the needs and development of society can be fulfilled. The knowledge of the <em>kiais</em> influences the actions in developing education in <em>pesantren</em>. Innovative and dynamic views of the <em>kiais</em> lead to the growth of <em>pesantren</em> in multiple dimensions.</p>

The Mechanisms of Social Construction of Reality in Religious Extremism: A Socio-Philosophical Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-113
Author(s):  
Tat’yana V. Izluchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Cognitive Biases ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Phenomenological Theory ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
Objective Reality ◽  
Religious Extremism ◽  
The Social

This paper studies the social construction of reality in religious extremism. The daily life of extremists is viewed here as an alternative social reality, which is opposed to objective reality and portrayed by the ideologists as the only right one. The methodology of the research is based on Peter Berger’s phenomenological theory of world construction by numerous transcendental subjects. The daily life of extremists is regulated by the social order established in the extremist community, which is ensured by specific attitudes, preferences, conventions, values, and knowledge systems that are contained in their ideology. An important result of the study is the characterization of the social construction mechanisms according to the extremist worldview. Cognitive biases and assertion of personal significance contribute to a positive perception of the ideology and an active participation in extremist activities, while the “Us vs Them” opposition leads to the polarization of views and fewer external contacts, as well as forms a positive image of “Us” while ignoring their negative qualities and hyperbolizing the negative qualities of “Them”. The idealization of history and the heroization of individual participants in this movement form false notions of justice and of the possibility of creating an ideal state system, thereby motivating extremists to commit unlawful acts, including violent ones. Thinking models are adjusted to conform to the ideology, new patterns of behaviour are established through social actions and ritual practices. Illegal extremist activity is presented as following the will of the higher forces, thus acquiring the status of a sacred duty to establish the common good and fight against the universal evil. These mechanisms are characteristic of various types of extremism (national, political). Religion acts as an element reinforcing ideological content and allowing extremist communities to project ultimate meanings onto objective reality, endowing it with a given meaning.

scholarly journals Social Construction of “Fisherman”: Fisherman is Always Man, Women Loss Their Privileges

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 11016
Author(s):  
Andrianto Sigit
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government

Several areas in Indonesia, including in Purworejo villages, Demak regency of Central Java, women went to sea to catch fish. Unfortunately, there are no guarantee of safety for women. They do not get any insurance from the government, because they dont have “Kartu Nelayan” (card for fishers). Although the government already has a protection program for fishers, women are always left out from this program. This study uses Phenomenology to describe how ideology is maintained in the society. This study found that the discourse of fisherman continues to be maintained, even unconsciously, by women themselves in their struggle. The social construction or the ideology about fisherman, that fisherman always a man, put women on the second class. Even though they go to sea, with the same workload and risk, they are only considered just to “help” their husband’s economy. This study argues, to change this situation, it is required to change the social order fundamentally.

scholarly journals Dialektika Masyarakat Baduy dalam Memaknai Realitas Pemilihan Umum 2014

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-102
Author(s):  
Karman Karman
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
General Election ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
The Social ◽  
General Elections ◽  
Research Show

Baduy Community is very obedient to local rules/custom, e.g. lunang (sundanesse to express obedience to whoever the winner), and ngasuh rati, ngayak menak. Surprisingly, the voter number in Baduy have increased from 2013 to 2014. They have their own mechanism in determining leader, that is by deliberation among customary figures. The social-political changes make-up the result of their construction change toward reality. The issue in this study is how Baduy community (re-)construct general election. This one aims to understand Baduy’s  construction to electoral activities, their understanding to the obligation to participate in election, and the adaptation process of different realities (reality in Baduy and Reality in external). By harnessing the Social Construction of Reality introduced by Berger, and Social Adaptation System introduced by Giddens, this research show Baduy objectifies and participates in general elections as an obedience to the customary rules. Understanding about obligations to participate in election is legitimized by customary institution, regarding dualism of different structure, they must adapt theirselves to different realities.

scholarly journals Avatar Creation: The Social Construction of “Beauty” in Second Life

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 607-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailey L. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Social Construction Of Reality ◽  
Still Images ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ideal Body

Rooted in the theory of Social Construction of Reality and informed by media portrayal of female beauty and virtual community research, this study examined how beauty is socially constructed by gatekeepers in Second Life. A content analysis of 360 still images of female avatars was conducted to understand the extent to the beauty types that appear in the virtual world. Findings suggest trendy and sex kitten/sensual beauty types were the most-portrayed beauty types. Most female avatars had the ideal body size and light colored skin. In addition, this study found a significant difference in beauty type among different types of products.

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