Introduction. Postmodernism
Postmodernism is a philosophy of critical thinking that explains how logical thinking can be used to maintain relationships. For example, the ideology that every romantic relationship is unique can be used to foster intimate relationships. Unlike in the past when lovers used to compare their love story with others, criticizing knowledge gives a better view. The philosophy is based on the assumption that no person is neutral, human reasoning can be regarded as subjective, and the objectivity of knowledge is viewed as a myth (Selvi & Thilagavathi, 2018). No one can claim to explain intimacy because it is complex to be explained from a person’s viewpoint.
Social Constructivism
Nations do not exist in the absence of people as they construct each other’s identity. The concept of social constructivism gives people the power to create and encourages them to create a positive world that they will exist in peace. Since no money, books, or nations exist without humans, every person has the power to create a world that is conducive to themselves. Different socially contracted identities may counter the opinion of others. A social group understands who they are through the values they create. The concept of intimacy applies skepticism, suspicion of specified reasons, and the role of ideology in maintaining the relationship.
Features of Social Constructivism
The “us” and “them” attitudes are formulated as people relate with each other in the society. People formed all the solutions and concepts present today to solve some of their problems (Trochmann, 2021). The people in the present world also have a chance to create ideologies and laws that solves their problems. People must therefore stop being enslaved by ideologies that were relevant in other times. The following points illustrate the Uniqueness of Social constructionists in the world.
The family, for example, was differently constructed during the patriarchy.
Men were breadwinners, while women were homemakers.
Blacks fought for their rights in the USA.
Social Constructionism and Current Events
Whenever people compare themselves with others, the comparison leads to inferiority complex leading to conflicts and war as people want to be treated equally. Current events, such as family composition and political systems, can be identified using social constructivism. Families were patriarchal formulated in the 18th and 19th centuries, and women were not entitled to benefits and decision-making roles. However, as the women understood their rights, they started advocating for them, and affirmative action became the result of their efforts to get better results (Trochmann, 2021). As people understand themselves, they associate with people of similar features and seek equality for their group.
All the provided aspects above are socially constructed and reflect reality. Today, women and men share equal rights in the USA because women refused to be guided by patriarchal ideologies, and they constructed their identities. Further, the blacks created their identity to overcome the discrimination against them. When discussing non-verbal cues, each social group has a different way of expressing themselves. Identity can be said to be performed because it involves using other means. If a person belongs to the African American group in the USA, some values are likely to express identities using things such as hip-hop music and other social identities.
Personal Identity
Personal identity differentiate people based on their beliefs, and social construction e.g. rich or poor. It is imperative to note that each personal identity has a created identity that people are expected to conform to failure, to which one may be considered an imposter (Selvi & Thilagavathi, 2018). In some religions, a religious person who does not forgive is considered less spirit. Every person has the capacity to charter an identity that is beneficial and helps them improve their quality of life.
Dialogue topic: How have women constructed their identities and fought for their rights? How can couples today form their identities to have stronger marriages?
Personal Identity and Development
The prerequisite to positive construction is self-identity as it informs people’s views. Discussion: How have these personal identity elements affected your thinking, way of life, and reasoning? Personal identity is not only a personal choice but can be informed by other external factors. For example, education affects people’s thinking and evaluation of daily life activities. Further, religion identifies what is considered a guide to how people should relate to each other. A decision made from a religious point of view may differ from a decision made from one based on a person who relies on their education and critical thinking to make their decisions.
Identity as Relational and Distributed
Identity has different facets that can make people join or feel part of the team and belong to a group. However, it is imperative to note that identity is relational and distributed. Identity is relational because it shows that a person must relate to others to form a relationship. For example, nationality can be found by determining the parent’s place of birth (Wight, 2018). Even if a person is born in a foreign land, if their parents belonged to a particular nation, they become nationals due to their relationship. Distributed identity is possible, especially when the person chooses a professional to belong to for a better quality of life.
Identity as Performed and Fluid
As time changes, new philosophies come, and people must conform to them for a better outcome. Identity can also be regarded as performance and fluid because it is experienced through people’s actions and performance. It is imperative to note that identity is fluid and keeps changing. Identity is therefore considered fluid as people change their identities to ensure they are relevant in the present-day challenges (Selvi & Thilagavathi, 2018). For example, during the coronavirus pandemic, people had to change their identities to remain safe. Further, as people move from one place to another in the world, they may need to change their identity to survive in the new environment.
Personal Responsibility and Commitment
Clinicians serve people from different parts of the world with different traditions and must understand various identities to achieve high-quality service delivery. The clinicians must therefore commit all matters of identity that affect other people to ensure that every person is treated according to their identity. The clinicians can be encouraged to be conscious through various techniques such as training and award systems to have all clinicians perform better (Wight, 2018). It is imperative to note that constant training and appraisal are crucial to improving how people live in a society. Since clinicians serve diverse clients, they must be well trained.
References
Selvi, C. T., & Thilagavathi, T. (2018). Study of Post-Modernism and Post-Structuralism. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences, 3(6), 268-322. Web.
Trochmann, M. (2021). Identities, intersectionality, and otherness: The social constructions of deservedness in American housing policy. Administrative Theory & Praxis, 43(1), 97-116. Web.
Wight, C. (2018). Post-truth, postmodernism, and alternative facts. New Perspectives, 26(3). 17-29. Web.