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| − | The term "role essentialism" was used in 2011 by [[Thomas M. Millar]]. [http://yesmeansyesblog.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/domism-role-essentialism-and-sexism-intersectionality-in-the-bdsm-scene/]
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| − | From that essay, the term is linked to the following pernicious and false ideas:
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| − | * The idea that a person has a certain innate, natural, or static [[BDSM]] [[Status Roles| role]].
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| − | * The idea that a certain bdsm role [[One true way|necessarily has certain features]].
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| − | * The idea that a person's BDSM role is determined by [[Gender| gender]].
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| − | == Best Practices ==
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| − | == Criticisms ==
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| − | Role essentialism is sometimes criticized because while a message of avoiding [[one true way| one true wayism]] is present and important, that definitions often are stripped down or diluted to the point where much of the implied meaning, nuance and associated [[best practices]] with an aspect of BDSM may be lost in translation. This view itself assumes that some levels of role essentialism can have a positive and educational effect.
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| − | Compare: Culturally Exclusive, One True Way, Best Practices
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