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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/] | 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/] | ||
− | From that essay, | + | From that essay, the term is linked to the following pernicious and false ideas: |
* The idea that a person has a certain innate, natural, or static bdsm [[Status Roles| role]] | * The idea that a person has a certain innate, natural, or static bdsm [[Status Roles| role]] |
Revision as of 13:16, 10 March 2014
The term "role essentialism" was used in 2011 by Thomas M. Millar. [1]
From that essay, the term is linked to the following pernicious and false ideas:
- The idea that a person has a certain innate, natural, or static bdsm role
- The idea that a certain bdsm role necessarily has certain features
- The idea that a person's bdsm role is determined by their gender role
Role essentialism is upheld in scenes by role policing.