Socially constructed phenomenon with real consequences

Dr L’Heureux Dumi Lewis
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Socially constructed phenomenon with real consequences

Dr L’Heureux Dumi Lewis
Submitted via Twitter @dumilewis via Twitter

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Socially constructed phenomenon with real consequences

Dr L’Heureux Dumi Lewis
Submitted via Twitter @dumilewis via Twitter

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