Is There a Social Constructionist In the House?

[ed_rex]

I'm re-reading Steven Pinker's book, The Blank Slate and would like to hear from the other side.

Can any of you suggest a good over-view of social constructionist theory?

Comments

[colinmarshall.livejournal.com]

Just say the words "evolutionary psychology" to any humanities grad student. When they catch their breath after exhausting themselves with damning exhortations and, they'll re-iterate their point of view more slowly and clearly.

"Bait the Humanities Student!"

[ed-rex.livejournal.com]

I can see that becoming a cruel but entertaining sport for intellectual sadists. "If you believe that homosexuality is innate, how can you deny that verbal intelligence also is?" Etcetera.