Meaning & use
tokenism
The practice of making only a symbolic or minimal effort to include underrepresented people, without real change.
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Critics accused the company of tokenism for hiring one diverse candidate to appear in ads.
Adding a single female character felt like tokenism rather than genuine representation.
A note on using this word
Carries a negative connotation, implying the effort is superficial rather than a genuine commitment to inclusion.
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