"Cinderella effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after the mistreated girl from the fairy-tale Cinderella. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Cinderella effect
  1. (evolutionary psychology) The alleged higher incidence of child abuse and mistreatment by stepparents than by biological parents. Wikipedia link: Cinderella effect Categories (topical): Evolutionary theory, Psychology

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