social constructionism
/ˌsəʊʃl kənˈstrʌʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsəʊʃl kənˈstrʌkʃənɪz(ə)m/Chiefly Sociology
noun
A theoretical approach which regards certain aspects of human experience and knowledge as originating within and cultivated by society or a particular social group, rather than existing inherently or naturally.
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. From social + construction + ism, after social construct, social constructionist.