Meaning of biological determinism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The hypothesis that biological factors such as an organism's genes (as opposed to social or environmental factors) determine the majority of psychological and behavioural traits.
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2. The interpretation of humans and human life from a strictly biological point of view.
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“Some of the definitions of feminism floating around the peace movement these days sound⟳ like⟳ little more than a call⟳ to validate Victorian cultural femininity. 'Women are peacemakers, men are warriors. […] Feminism is about love⟳ and nurturance. As mothers we know⟳ about that.' This is biological determinism.”

“Roe V. Wade: a flawed, but revolutionary pronouncement, the first real break⟳ in the prison of biological determinism that has kept women in their place⟳.”

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