Biogenetic structuralism refers to the belief that the biological makeup of an individual plays a significant role in the development of language and cultural behavior. There are several different terms that can be used as synonyms for this concept, including biological determinism and genetic essentialism. Another similar term is sociobiology, which expands on the idea of biogenetic structuralism to include the ways in which social and cultural behavior are influenced by biology. Some academic scholars and researchers have criticized the theories behind biogenetic structuralism, arguing that they oversimplify complex social phenomena and may perpetuate harmful stereotypes about certain groups of people.