Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tokenism
Noun
/ˈtoʊ.kə.nɪ.zəm/

Definition
The practice of making only a symbolic effort to be inclusive, often by having a few people from underrepresented groups to give the appearance of diversity.

Examples
- Hiring one woman to serve on the board was seen as a case of tokenism, rather than a true commitment to gender equality.
- The program was criticized for its tokenism, as it included just a few members of marginalized communities.

Meaning
Tokenism refers to actions that are intended to show a superficial or symbolic effort towards equality or representation without meaningful inclusion or support.

Synonyms
- Symbolism
- Superficiality
- Window dressing