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Gender theory

Tokenistic:The representation of under-represented groups of people as equal
Whitewashing;When a black person's skin tone is made to appear lighter
When a black person is made to have non-white characteristics
The absence of people from other ethnic backgrounds that are non-white
Exotic other:Someone who is different,which makes them fascinating.

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