Sarah is the only female science professor in a large science department of a university. She is often asked for "the women's point of view," and feels as though she is treated like a representative for all female science professors, rather than an individual with her own qualifications. Sarah is an example of

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Tokenism refers to the practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of equality within a workforce. In this scenario, Sarah is being treated as a token representative for all women, rather than being valued for her individual contributions and qualifications.

Sarah Is the Only Female Science Professor in a Large