to·ken·ism 
/ˈtoʊkəˌnɪzəm/ noun
/ˈtoʊkəˌnɪzəm/ noun [noncount] : the practice of doing something (such as hiring a person who belongs to a minority group) only to prevent criticism and give the appearance that people are being treated fairly
▪ Did the company choose her for her merits, or merely as an act of tokenism?
▪ Did the company choose her for her merits, or merely as an act of tokenism?
