Which perspective plays down the importance of material things like weapons or money and emphasizes instead nonmaterial forces in life such as identity and norms?
A) constructivism
B) liberalism
C) realism
D) critical theory

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Constructivism focuses on the role of ideas, beliefs, and norms in shaping international relations, rather than material forces like military power or economic resources. It argues that the identities and interests of states are constructed through social interaction and shared understandings.

Which Perspective Plays Down the Importance of Material Things Like