biologistic

Definition

The practice or tendency of reducing complex social or human phenomena to biological factors, such as genetics or physical race, to justify social inequality.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'logos' (study/discourse), this term emerged in the 20th century to criticize the misuse of biological concepts to explain social, political, or psychological traits.

In the news

The article contrasts the social science rejection of 'biologistic' definitions of race with historical views that falsely attempted to treat race as a biological or genetic reality.

Applying A Decolonial Apologetic To Race, Culture, Tolerance

Patheos

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