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Essentialism

Description

The view that objects have a set of attributes that are necessary to their identity and function. In social contexts, this can lead to stereotyping.

Essentialism in business decision

Believing that people from a certain country are "naturally" better at a specific type of work, ignoring individual variation and learned skills.

Essentialism in personal life decision

You think certain traits in your family are unchangeable because they are "in your blood" rather than shaped by environment.