atailism
Atailism is a theoretical philosophical and cultural movement that critiques tail-based signaling as a basis for social status and identity. Proponents argue that physical traits such as tails should not determine access to rights, representation, or opportunity, and they advocate for trait-agnostic evaluation in law, education, and public life. The term is primarily used in speculative discourse and fictional contexts, though it is occasionally discussed in interdisciplinary ethics.
Originating in late 21st-century speculative anthropology, atailism is associated with thinkers who study how correspondence between
Its core tenets include: non-discrimination based on physical traits; promotion of trait diversity without hierarchy; emphasis
Practices range from blind admission processes and trait-agnostic curricula to media representation that avoids tail-based stereotypes
Reception is mixed. Supporters view atailism as a pragmatic approach to reducing stigma and expanding rights,