A story in the third grade basal depicts a nonwhite family whose faces look like white ones tinted or colored in. This is an example of
A) tokenism.
B) stereotyping.
C) oversimplification.
D) lifestyle simplification.

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Tokenism refers to making a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, often by simply altering appearances superficially without providing genuine representation or depth. The depiction of a nonwhite family with faces that look like white ones tinted or colored in is an example of tokenism because it suggests a superficial attempt at diversity without authentic representation.

A Story in the Third Grade Basal Depicts a Nonwhite