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exclusionism

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ex·clu·sion·ist  (k-sklzh-nst)
n.
One that advocates the exclusion of another or others, as from having or exercising a right or privilege.

ex·clusion·ism n.
ex·clusion·ist, ex·clusion·istic adj.

exclusionism
the doctrine or practice of excluding certain groups or individuals from enjoyment of certain rights or privileges. — exclusionist, n.
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This practice of cultural exclusionism reflects a yearning for times deemed to be uncomplicated by diversity.
16) Fish's rejoinder to Eisner is that "She is not, as she would have it, defending all beliefs against an intolerant exclusionism but attacking belief in general, at least as it commits you to the truth of a conviction or the imperative of an action.
But the problem isn't a matter of revealed Truth, it's a matter of exclusionism.
 
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