tokenism
Definitions
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.
Examples
“We know⟳ the prime minister regards environmental matters as mere tokenism. But we at least expected his ritual once-a-year speech on the issue⟳.”
“Contemporary museums, they need⟳ to stop⟳ tokenism. Collect⟳ an Iranian artist here, a South African artist there or whatever. They need⟳ to really begin⟳ to try⟳ to properly take⟳ on … what is contemporary culture today?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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