The "illusion of inclusion", or the act of seeking input from a group of people (stakeholders, constituents, etc.) to appear inclusive, but the input is not used to inform any decision-making processes. For example, a leader calls a vote in a meeting, only to override the results of the vote to make a decision aligned with their preference. Frequently occurrence in academic settings and at the expense of people of color.
That meeting was a waste of time. Why did she even ask us to vote if she already decided what she was going to do? The ilclusion is really frustrating.
by A disgruntled faculty member May 27, 2020