Essentialism (https://en.homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000115)




Identifier
homoit0000115
Preferred Label
Essentialism
English
Alternative Label
Biological essentialism
English
Description
The practice of defining certain categories through a set of supposed universal or fixed characteristics or traits (e.g., defining women in terms of "female" genitalia).
English
Issued (Created)
2019-05-14 07:03:48 UTC
Modified
2025-02-23 07:09:08 UTC
Broader
Theories [homoit0001365]
Related
Patriarchy [homoit0003519]
Queer theory [homoit0001219]
Sexual identity [homoit0001295]
Social constructionism [homoit0001320]
Narrower
Trans-exclusionary radical feminism [homoit0003158]
Replaces
http://homosaurus.org/v2/essentialism
LCSH Close Match
Essentialism (Philosophy) [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85044919]

Hierarchy Display

Theories
Essentialism
Trans-exclusionary radical feminism


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