biological determinism

noun2

1. •
   The hypothesis that biological factors such as an organism's genes (as opposed to social or environmental factors) determine the majority of psychological and behavioural traits.
2. •
   The interpretation of humans and human life from a strictly biological point of view.

   • Roe V. Wade: a flawed, but revolutionary pronouncement, the first real break in the prison of biological determinism that has kept women in their place. — 1983