Bedeutungsgebung
Bedeutungsgebung, a German term, translates to "attribution of meaning" or "meaning-making." It refers to the process by which individuals and groups interpret and assign significance to phenomena, experiences, and information within their social and cultural contexts. This act of Bedeutungsgebung is fundamental to human cognition and social interaction, shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.
The process is not passive; rather, it is an active construction. It involves drawing upon existing knowledge,
In social sciences, Bedeutungsgebung is a key concept in fields like sociology, psychology, and semiotics. It