English Dictionary

tokenism

noun

A policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures; especially to hire a minimal number of ethnically diverse or disadvantaged people.

Tokenism is a form of discrimination that involves making only a symbolic effort to include members of marginalized groups.

意味（1）

A policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures; especially to hire a minimal number of ethnically diverse or disadvantaged people.

We know the prime minister regards environmental matters as mere tokenism. But we at least expected his ritual once-a-year speech on the issue.