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Constructivism
Constructivism is a framework for sociological and psychological study of politics.
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Description
Constructivism is defined by a resistance to assuming incentive and preference structures. As a result, most constructivist study is determining what individuals, organizations, states, etc., do want. This is generally done following sociological or psychological methodology.
The term 'constructivism' is largely only used in the context of international relations, where it is in stark contrast to realism, institutionalism, and rationalism.
Other constructivist studies look at ethnic cleavages as a source of civil conflict; at creation of identities for states, parties, and movements; and at the role of norms in lawmaking and policymaking. These are very general concepts, and have a great deal of overlap with other theories. There likely won't be any reading notes like this listed below.
Reading Notes
Venturing Beyond the Vote: Routes to Feeling Represented through Unelected Representation; Andrea Vik, Pieter de Wilde, Oliver Treib, and Lene Aarøe; 2025