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tokenism
This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying hypocrisy and superficiality. It describes a strategic performance of diversity where the goal is not genuine inclusion or systemic change, but rather the avoidance of criticism or the creation of a positive public image. It is frequently used in sociological, political, and corporate critiques to describe "window dressing" in hiring or representation.
As an abstract noun referring to a specific social practice or ideology, the word is uncountable. It describes a general phenomenon rather than individual instances, meaning it does not take a plural form and is not used with indefinite articles like "a tokenism."
Meanings
Examples
The company was accused of tokenism after hiring only one woman for the entire executive board.
I feel like my appointment to this committee is just pure tokenism.
Stop with the tokenism and actually give these employees a voice in the decision making process.
The film was criticized for its blatant tokenism by including a minority character who had no real plot relevance.
The film was criticized for its blatant tokenism by including a minority character who had no real plot relevance.
Is this a genuine attempt at diversity or just corporate tokenism to avoid a lawsuit?
She worried that her promotion was a result of tokenism rather than her actual merit.
The political campaign relied on tokenism to project an image of inclusivity without changing any policies.
The political campaign relied on tokenism to project an image of inclusivity without changing any policies.