the social constructionist perspective

Building words in the social constructionist structure looks at norms, rules, symbolic gestures and views that make up communication. These "codes" can represent an off brand of communication that makes communication different in various cultures. I feel an easy example is using slang language. There are words or phrases that represent a king of language in many of our professional and social networks. People of wall street talk in a different language than a construction worker in the Midwest. They both speak in English but, there language is different. Words are built in these networks or communities that can influence acceptance, roles within the specific community, and an almost validation that you know what you are talking about because you can construct the language of a certain community.
In the U.S. we have come a long way in the way we talk to different genders. Women have been nationally accepted as equals in workplaces. Granted there are numerous examples of women being disrespected in the workplace whether it be in language or pay but, these are different issues. But, women are talked to in a respectful manner that other countries and cultures in the world still do not label women as capable in a workplace environment.
The military is an interesting structure that differs from our society norms. In today's environment people question authority more. In military ranking supervisors carry orders without question as long as it does not disrupt their moral compass. Communication is direct and talked in a lot of code and slang. But, this is efficient and necessary for their position. A military must be able to act quickly and possible defend through the use of force. In their line of work there is not any room for dissension, hesitation, and individual interpretation to their task. I am not a military expert and will not begin to pretend to know that our communication style is a major reason why we tend to have a formidable military. I do know that their constructionist style is applicable to their jobs.
I find that we change hats a lot and have to talk differently in different social situations. The words we use in language constantly change due to our situations. For instance I knew a teacher that was very professional and would hardly give a glimpse into their individual views or give an idea of what they were about as a person. Later on after taking this teacher's class I came into contact with them socially and found this person to be an extremely dynamic and charismatic person. The constructionist method is interesting. It is difficult for me to accept that people do not experience the world directly or what we know and believe about the world comes to us through communication rather than direct experience. I personally believe my direct experience has greatly shaped my communication with others. Yet, a social constructionist perspective has a place that studies our communication process in the use of representing our communication symbolically, cognitively, and culturally.