Placing something within its appropriate context or framework in order to better understand its meaning or significance.
Contextualization is like reading between the lines. It involves looking beyond what is explicitly stated in order to grasp the underlying factors that shape an event, idea, or text.
Historical Context: Understanding events or ideas within their historical time period.
Cultural Context: Considering cultural norms, values, and beliefs when interpreting something.
Socioeconomic Context: Examining how social and economic factors influence a particular situation.
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