Society runs on constructs—frameworks we’ve collectively agreed upon to organize life. Some are necessary, like ⏰ time, 💵 money, and 🌍 space—without them, the world as we know it would descend into chaos.
But then, there are the ones that serve no real purpose—yet they persist long past their expiration date.
📛 Titles in the workplace.
💰 The divide between rich and poor.
🧬 Race.
⚧️ Gender roles.
These constructs don’t just stick around—they shape entire lives, often in ways that are restrictive, misleading, and harmful.
🧠 Why Do Outdated Constructs Stick?
Some constructs seem outdated the moment they’re created. Others were designed to give an upper hand to a few and control the majority. The fact that many of these still exist—long after being exposed as flawed—is what truly fascinates me.
Here’s what I think keeps them alive:
🔹 Fear of Change 😨
Even unfair systems offer predictability—and that can feel safer than the unknown.
🔹 Convenience 😴
Change means unlearning everything we’ve been taught—and that’s a heavy lift for some.
🔹 Power & Control 🏛️
Let’s be honest—some constructs benefit the few. If it works for those in power, they’ll fight to keep it that way.
🔹 The Illusion of Stability 🎭
We panic at the thought of a world without time or money, but not a world without race or gender roles. Why? Because the latter doesn’t bring chaos—it brings freedom. And freedom can be scary to those who benefit from control.
⚖️ Constructs That Serve a Purpose vs. Those That Don’t
Some constructs exist because they’re useful:
✅ Time & Money – Organize society, support trade, and keep life moving.
✅ Space & Measurement – Help us build, navigate, and explore.
But others? They’re doing more harm than good:
❌ Job Titles 📎
Why is a “Manager” valued more than the person actually doing the work?
❌ Rich vs. Poor 💸
“Poor” becomes an end to the conversation, not the beginning of understanding the system.
❌ Race 🎭
No biological basis. Just a construct used to justify inequality.
❌ Feminine & Masculine 🚻
Traits are just traits. Why do we feel the need to box them in?
👀 Constructs Distract from the Real Issues
The biggest trick outdated constructs play? They distract us from the truth.
🌀 Instead of exploring why someone struggles financially, we slap on a label: “poor.”
🌀 Instead of recognizing a person’s true impact, we fixate on their title.
🌀 Instead of celebrating who someone is, we judge them for not fitting in a gender box.
These labels aren’t about fairness. They were created to keep power where it’s always been.
💬 What Do You Think? 🤔👇🏾
Are there constructs you believe no longer serve a purpose, but still hold strong?
🌈 What would society really look like if we let go of them?
Drop a comment—let’s talk about it. 💭
And if this blog sparked a new way of thinking, share it with someone who challenges the norm. 🚀🔥
