Explaining conflict and cooperation: tools and techniques of the trade - Paradigms and theories - Constructivism
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What do constructivists stress?
They say structures include not only the number of units but also "intersubjective meanings" = shared ideas, norms, rules etc, that help to make them who they are.
The crucial insights of constructivism are:
1) agents and structures interact in a cyclical and reciprocal way
2) identities and interests of agents are not given but a product of social interaction
3) over time, intersubjective meanings change as a result of social interaction and eventually the international system
2) identities and interests of agents are not given but a product of social interaction
3) over time, intersubjective meanings change as a result of social interaction and eventually the international system
International politics is path - independent, what does this mean?
What will happen is a function of unchangeable mechanism (balance of power); historical paths determine opportunities we have now. Predictions requires identify the most likely paths; confidence declines further in the future
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