The performance of relatively trivial positive actions for members of a minority group can be later used as an excuse for later discriminatory treatment.This is known as ________.

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Tokenism refers to the practice of making only a symbolic effort towards inclusivity, for example, by hiring a member of a minority group solely to create the appearance of diversity. Although it may seem like a positive action, tokenism can be harmful because it reinforces the idea that the minority group is not truly deserving of opportunities, and that their success is based only on the superficial act of inclusion. Later discriminatory treatment can then be justified by pointing to the tokenistic action as evidence of equal opportunity.

The Performance of Relatively Trivial Positive Actions for Members of a Minority