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Meaning of Tokenism
The practice of making only a symbolic or superficial effort to include or represent a particular group or minority.
Etymology of Tokenism
The word "tokenism" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the word "token", which refers to a symbol or a representative object.
The term gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the context of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, where it was used to describe the practice of including a small number of minority group members in predominantly white institutions.
Synonyms
superficiality
pretence
hypocrisy
lip service
window dressing
symbolic gesture
minimal representation
nominal inclusion
shallow commitment
faint acknowledgement
cursory recognition
perfunctory nod
half-hearted effort
inadequate representation
limited participation
minimal involvement
restricted access
unequal opportunity
unfair treatment
discrimination
prejudice
bias
stereotyping
favouritism
exclusivity
elitism
segregation
separation
isolation
marginalization
exclusion
ostracism
dismissal
disregard
neglect
Definitions
- The practice of doing something to give the appearance of doing something about a problem, especially a social or political one, but actually doing very little.
- * The practice of including a small number of people from a particular group in an organization or activity in order to give the appearance of being fair and representative, but without actually giving them any real power or influence.
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of tokenism for hiring only one person from a minority group for a high-profile position.
- * The inclusion of a few women on the board of directors was seen as tokenism, as they had no real decision-making power.