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When representation becomes tokenism in institutional settings

My manager asked me to be the diversity hire on a committee after I complained about lack of representation but now I cannot tell if my voice matters or if I am just there to make them feel better about themselves.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The promise of inclusion often becomes another form of exploitation when voices are solicited but not empowered.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.