Social constructivism argues that historical knowledge is not objective and value-free, but rather is shaped by the social and cultural context in which it is produced.

The sociology of historical knowledge argues that history is often used to legitimize and maintain the existing social order by providing a narrative that supports the dominant ideology.

Historical mythmaking refers to the process of creating and perpetuating stories and narratives about the past that serve to legitimize and maintain the existing social order.

Historical transmission refers to the process by which historical knowledge is passed down from one generation to the next through various means such as education, storytelling, and cultural practices.

Conflict theory argues that historical narratives are shaped by the struggle for power between different social groups, and that the dominant group's perspective is often presented as the objective truth.

Historical amnesia refers to the process by which certain historical events and figures are forgotten or erased from collective memory, often due to their inconvenient or subversive nature.

Historical relativism argues that historical knowledge is not absolute and objective, but rather is relative to the time and place in which it is produced.

Historical revisionism refers to the process of reexamining and reinterpreting historical events and figures in light of new evidence or changing social and cultural values.

Symbolic interactionism emphasizes the role of social interaction and shared meanings in shaping historical knowledge, including the role of memory and oral tradition.

Historical commemoration refers to the process of remembering and celebrating historical events and figures through various means such as rituals, monuments, and public holidays.

Historical relativism argues that historical knowledge is not absolute and objective, but rather is relative to the time and place in which it is produced.

Historical mythmaking refers to the process of creating and perpetuating stories and narratives about the past that serve to legitimize and maintain the existing social order.

Conflict theory argues that historical narratives are shaped by the struggle for power between different social groups, and that the dominant group's perspective is often presented as the objective truth.

Historical amnesia refers to the process by which certain historical events and figures are forgotten or erased from collective memory, often due to their inconvenient or subversive nature.

Historical relativism argues that historical knowledge is not absolute and objective, but rather is relative to the time and place in which it is produced.