Tokenism

Tokenism refers to including individuals from underrepresented groups merely to give the appearance of diversity. This term is often misunderstood or minimized, but it perpetuates exclusion and harms the credibility of DEI initiatives.

Tokenism refers to including individuals from underrepresented groups merely to give the appearance of diversity. This term is often misunderstood or minimized, but it perpetuates exclusion and harms the credibility of DEI initiatives.

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Common Misused Terms in DEI Contexts

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