how those in homogenous cultures can still see some value in diversity so co-opt the language or general appearance of diversity without internalising the core tenants
in both culturally appropriative use of superficial aspects or aesthetics or practices of diverse cultures, but also in merely the concept of only very slight differences and uniquenesses
those White American Baby Names eg Jaeden Jaiyden Jeiyden
this also a result of specific religious groups enforcing certain sets of names?
‘weird, but not TOO weird’
to stand out a little (but mostly fit in)
like a ‘diversity hire’ of someone with some small difference who nevertheless fits very neatly into your homogenous group
the one black friend to ‘diversify’ your Christmas24/Hallmark film
also saw someone describe this as a modern iteration of the ‘Mammy’ trope which is a great take
hard-marketing your one gay staff member who is incredibly straight-laced and Conservative when queerer people are unwelcome to apply
mirroring the closely-competitive brands, products and companies that are foundationally similar but slightly repackaged, to provide a feeling of newness and uniqueness without actually experimenting too far from the norm