Conflict theorists believe that there is very little shared reality beyond that which is socially created. They refer to this as the social construction of reality - the process by which our perception of reality is largely shaped by the objective meaning that we give to an experience.

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The statement describes social constructionism, not conflict theory. Conflict theorists focus on power dynamics and inequality, not primarily on the social construction of reality.

Conflict Theorists Believe That There Is Very Little Shared Reality