Vocab
This term means knowledge and reality are created by people together, shaped by language and culture.
What is social constructionism?
According to social constructionism, what is the main vehicle for creating meaning?
What is language?
How can “colorblindness” in an organization reinforce racism?
It ignores real inequities and leaves them unaddressed.
Which principle says leadership must ensure inclusion of overlooked, subjugated, and oppressed voices and views?
What is Principle 1?
What concrete benefit is cited for social constructionist leadership in the reading?
Increased trust and intergroup harmony.
Giving someone representation with little real power or meaningful involvement is called
What is tokenism?
Besides language, name two other things critical in constructing social reality.
What are culture and relationships?
When a BIPOC leader is added to a committee just to appear diverse, this is likely an example of…
What is tokenism?
Which principle emphasizes the need to examine relationships and dynamics at multiple system levels ?
What is Principle 7?
What is an example of meaningful inclusion, as opposed to tokenism, in program leadership?
Providing power, resources, and influence—not just a seat at the table.
A system of advantage and disadvantage based on race is known as…
What is racism?
This is the process of reality being shaped by the mutual understanding of group members:
What is co-construction?
What are some documented consequences for BIPOC leaders who are routinely tokenized?
Isolation, burnout, pressure to speak for all others from their group.
How many social constructionist leadership principles did Peters et al. (2023) propose?
What is seven?
What’s a major limitation of existing literature on counseling leadership, according to Peters et al.?
Lack of attention to multiculturalism, anti-racism, and BIPOC voices in research.
What does “communalism” mean in social constructionism?
What is shared/collective meaning-making?
A leadership approach that is always “top-down” is most different from which theory?
What is social constructionist leadership?
What is recommended as a concrete anti-racist practice for organizations serious about equity?
What is ongoing leadership pipeline development for BIPOC leaders?
The central tool for constructing and deconstructing leadership practice, according to these principles, is…
What is language?
What is the key first step for anti-racist change in an organization?
Having leaders openly acknowledge the dynamics of power, race, and privilege that structure current practices.
What term refers to subtle, everyday exchanges that convey bias or prejudice, often toward marginalized groups?
What are microaggressions?
What is “relational organizing” in the context of constructionist leadership?
Building inclusive processes through shared, dynamic decision-making.
According to the authors, why is it important for organizations to examine who holds power and whose voices have influence?
Because power and voice are constructed, not given, and equity requires intentional change in both.
What is Principle 5?
What leadership approach calls for continual reflection and “multiple realities”?
What is social constructionist leadership?