= Social construction of technology
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The Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) is a theory within the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS) that emphasizes the role of social factors in shaping technological development and use. This perspective posits that technology is not an independent force that shapes society, but rather that its development is influenced by social groups, cultural norms, economic interests, power dynamics, and political contexts.
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