noun
essentialism
A philosophical concept asserting that entities have an inherent essence that defines them. Used in academic and critical contexts.
本質主義は、性別や人種についての固定的な見方と結びつくことがある。
Essentialism can be linked to fixed views on gender and race.
Compound of 本質 (essence) + 主義 (doctrine, -ism). A calque of English 'essentialism'.