idiologism

/ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a theory or system that interprets or explains social phenomena in terms of the dominant ideology or cultural values of a particular group or society.

“The anthropologist’s work was criticized for its idiologism, as it ignored the experiences of marginalized communities.”

Synonyms

  • culturalism
  • ideological

Antonyms

  • cultural critique
  • social relativism