archive from firefish #2
so .... on tokenism ...
specifically this part:
What does tokenism look like?
Here are a few signs that something might be tokenism, rather than a genuine effort to promote diversity and inclusion.
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Lack of Meaningful Change
Tokenism can be used to deflect criticism or avoid real change, rather than being a genuine effort to promote diversity and inclusion. If you see that the inclusion of a few individuals from a marginalized group is being used to deflect criticism or avoid addressing underlying issues, it could be a sign of tokenism.
originally posted on 8-Aug-2023