Ontology for beginners - a simple explanation of realism

Realist ontology can be simply explained, it doesn't have to be complicated!

If you're a beginner, think about ontology as the "What?" question.

When you look at the social world, what do you see?

If you see structures that are fairly rigid and stable, which existed before you and will continue to exist after you, you might be more inclined towards the realist end of the ontology spectrum.