When there is only one woman or minority person in an office, that person becomes a symbol of all the members of that group. This scenario illustrates which of the following concepts?

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Tokenism refers to the practice of making only a symbolic effort to be inclusive or diverse by hiring one individual from an underrepresented group while maintaining the overall homogeneity of a workplace or institution. The lone woman or minority is seen as a diversity symbol or token, rather than an equal colleague.

When There Is Only One Woman or Minority Person in an Office