policy of tokenism

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• Tokenism — refers to a policy or practice of limited inclusion of members of a minority group, usually creating a false appearance of inclusive practices, intentional or not. Typical examples in real life and fiction include purposely including a member of… …   Wikipedia

• tokenism — tokenistic, adj. /toh keuh niz euhm/, n. 1. the practice or policy of making no more than a token effort or gesture, as in offering opportunities to minorities equal to those of the majority. 2. any legislation, admissions policy, hiring practice …   Universalium

• tokenism — /ˈtoʊkənɪzəm/ (say tohkuhnizuhm) noun the policy of avoiding a real solution to a problem by a superficial gesture intended to impress and to distract attention from the real issues: *The survey s found some beneficiaries of a community fund made …  

• tokenism — noun Date: 1961 the policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort (as to desegregate) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• tokenism — noun A policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures; especially to hire a minimal number of ethnically diverse or disadvantaged people See Also: tokenistic …   Wiktionary

• tokenism — to•ken•ism [[t]ˈtoʊ kəˌnɪz əm[/t]] n. cvb the practice or policy of making no more than a minimal effort to offer opportunities to minorities equal to those of the majority • Etymology: 1960–65 to ken•is′tic, adj …   From formal English to slang

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