Neurosexism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The use of neuroscientific research to support preexisting ideas about inherent sex differences. neologism, uncountable

    "Neurosexism reflects and reinforces cultural beliefs about gender—and it may do so in a particularly powerful way. Dubious “brain facts” about the sexes become part of the cultural lore."

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"Neurosexism reflects and reinforces cultural beliefs about gender—and it may do so in a particularly powerful way. Dubious “brain facts” about the sexes become part of the cultural lore."

Etymology

From neuro- + sexism.

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