Noun biologism has 1 sense

1. biologism - use of biological principles in explaining human especially social behavior
   --₁ is a kind of practice, pattern
   

Term: Biologism

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The belief or theory that natural or biological factors are the primary determinants of human behavior and characteristics.

Usage:

• Some sociologists argue that biologism oversimplifies complex human behavior.
• Biologism has been a topic of debate in the field of psychology.
• Many critics disagree with the concept of biologism, emphasizing the influence of sociocultural factors.

Sense: The tendency to explain social or cultural phenomena in purely biological or genetic terms.

Usage:

• The author's book challenges the prevailing biologism in feminist theory.
• Biologism often neglects the impact of environment and social upbringing.

Sense: A belief in the superiority of a certain race or ethnic group based on biological characteristics.

Usage:

• The theory of biologism has been used historically to promote discrimination and racism.
• Many argue that biologism has no scientific basis and is a dangerous ideology.

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