My tutor said that reality is stable if the hypothesis is proven right through numerous tests and there is no single instance to disprove it. She said that even if one situation disproves the fact, it is not significant enough to cause instability to the hypothesis. Therefore, reality is somehow stable as the hypothesis slowly becomes accepted as a fact. I don't agree with her. Reality will always be constructed so long as it does not involve the cosmic forces which we cannot control. As far as I am concerned, researchers will always try to manipulate their results in order to prove their hypothesis right so that they can construct a new dimension of reality and attain power. No matter how objective they try to stay, they can never be freed from prejudice or from the coloured lens which they wear to view the world. Even if we carry out numerous quantitative research, reality will always be constructed because the research method that is chosen to carry out the test may result in the effects which the researchers want. Even if one out of a hundred tests nullifies the hypothesis, I will see it as a significant finding which can alter this socially constructed reality. So reality is never stable nor is it natural. Dominant and powerful groups in society definitely have a larger hand in defining what is reality to their own benefit. For example, the hypothesis: People who have a high proficiency level in English are educated and are more likely to succeed in life. Such a hypothesis is usually constructed as a reality by these dominant groups who would keep reminding the masses of their inadequacies and that they would never be like the rich unless they are proficient in English. The ideological implications underlying almost every aspect of our daily tasks are shaped so often by the dominant groups in society that the rest of the marginalized groups are often left feeling oppressed. Unfortunately, this situation will never improve much because of social, economic and political factors. Sigh, the tragedy of social and financial stratification.

I must have bored many ever since I started reflecting on what I have learnt in school, can't be helped as I have to reflect on these issues for my exams ;P I think I must have studied my notes to the point of insanity...