Background Knowledge

Definition of Background Knowledge

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Background Knowledge: As used by ethnomethodologists refers to commonsense reasoning and to the way that members of society, and sociologists as well, use background knowledge of culture and social structure as an unstated source of guidance in their reasoning.

Background Knowledge: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Background Knowledge. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada