Which of the following is an example of tokenism?
A) a solo woman in an otherwise all-male group
B) a lone man in an otherwise all-female group
C) a single Black in an otherwise all-White group
D) All of these answers are correct.

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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 racial or gender equality within a workforce. Therefore, all the given options (A, B, and C) are examples of tokenism, as they each describe a situation where a single individual from a minority or underrepresented group is included in a larger group primarily composed of members from a majority or different group.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Tokenism