Tokenism occurs when a person includes a minority character for the simple sake of having a minority character. It is best to avoid this as it gives a connotation of requirement and can feel forced.
Tokenism occurs in a childcare setting when cultural diversity is not acknowledged properly in the program such as showing diversity using stereotypical images and materials that misrepresent a culture or one off cultural experiences. These one off experiences can enhance learning about cultural diversity, but on their own, they are not a substitute for acknowledging diversity and differences. Tokenistic representation reduces the importance and significance of the contributions and roles of a minority group.
Some ways to avoid tokenism in the
Tokenism occurs in a childcare setting when cultural diversity is not acknowledged properly in the program such as showing diversity using stereotypical images and materials that misrepresent a culture or one off cultural experiences. These one off experiences can enhance learning about cultural diversity, but on their own, they are not a substitute for acknowledging diversity and differences. Tokenistic representation reduces the importance and significance of the contributions and roles of a minority group.
Some ways to avoid tokenism in the