Neurobigotry

Also known as Neurotypical Supremacy: The systemic prejudice that privileges neurocognitive styles associated with the majority (neurotypicality) and pathologizes or devalues others (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia). It assumes there is one "correct" way to think, learn, communicate, and socially interact. This bigotry is embedded in school systems (penalizing fidgeting), workplaces (valuing open-plan offices and eye contact), and social norms, often demanding that neurodivergent individuals "mask" their innate cognitive patterns to appear "normal."

Example: A brilliant software engineer with Autism excels at systemic thinking but struggles with unstructured office chat. Their performance review cites "not being a team player" and "poor communication skills" for not engaging in water-cooler talk, overlooking their flawless technical work and clear written documentation. The neurobigotry here is valuing extroverted, neurotypical social performance over actual cognitive contribution, defining professional worth by the mode of interaction rather than the output. Neurobigotry.

by Dumuabzu January 25, 2026