The theories' emphasis on consciousness restricts their ability to deal with other non-psychological differences between subjects, and even undermines the concept of a specifically feminine consciousness which they are interested in.

The emphasis on fashion today as an ultimate goal undermines a young woman's individual style or personality.

Too much emphasis in either direction could seriously undermine performance and productivity.

But emphasis on the negatives can undermine the positive contributions of both the case in history and portrayal of the story in the movie.

Ironically, the emphasis on numerical targets would undermine the trend toward decentralization of the Japanese economy.

Too much emphasis on one dimension over the other undermines the effectiveness of the role.

The Moravian emphasis on openness and tolerance, combined with the conversion experience of new birth, undermined ethnic homogeneity and provided a source of communal cohesion.

Critics have angrily responded to the plan, maintaining that its emphasis on increased financial restraints and consequent staff reductions could undermine the 137-year-old museum's commitment to scholarship.

We are concerned that the emphasis on speed of decision-making should not undermine quality.

The growing emphasis of an English-dominated global network information and communications service must not undermine the range of European cultures and languages.