Social Construction of Reality Explained (Simplified)

Have you ever wondered why certain ideas, traditions, or even identities feel so natural—even though they were created by society? The Theory of Social Construction of Reality, developed by Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann, explains how our understanding of the world is shaped through social interactions, culture, and history. It argues that reality isn’t just something we observe—it’s something we actively create through shared meanings and beliefs. For example, money only has value because people agree it does, and social roles like "teacher" or "leader" exist because society defines them. This theory helps explain why different cultures have different norms and why our perceptions of truth can change over time. In this video, we break it all down with real-world examples to show how society continuously constructs what we consider "reality."

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