Social Construction Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Positively Constructed & High Power
A
Advantaged
powerful actors who benefit from policies without being subject to burdens
(politicians, businesses)
2
Q
Positively Constructed & Low Power
A
Dependent
although enjoy policy benefits actors are subject to symbolic burdens
(children, mothers)
3
Q
Negatively Constructed & High Power
A
Contenders
although enjoy policy benefits actors are subject to symbolic burdens
(minorities, unions)
4
Q
Negatively Constructed & Low Power
A
Deviants
don’t benefit from policies, are blamed and carry burdens
(criminals, addicts)
