essentialism

/uh-sen-shuh-liz-uhm/US // əˈsɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm //UK // (ɪˈsɛnʃəˌlɪzəm) //

本质论,本质主义,基本主义,必要主义

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : Philosophy. a doctrine that the inward, or essential, nature of most things is invariable, as opposed to the properties that are accidental, phenomenal, illusory, etc.
- : Education. a doctrine that certain traditional concepts, ideals, and skills are essential to society and should be taught methodically to all students, regardless of individual ability, need, etc.Compare progressive education.

The gender essentialism of the premise is inescapable, no matter how much the series tries to push back on it.
The Republic Study Committee defines CRT as a belief in “racial essentialism.”
Such representation can harden the concept of “maternal essentialism,” as Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan of Ohio State University and co-authors argue, the assumption that women are just more naturally apt at parenting.
You talk about how can you make sure your kids don’t fall into “bro-ism” and “locker room essentialism.”
Try raising the matter of Arab or Muslim essentialism at a Harvard Square dinner party.