Reprismtation
Superficial or tokenistic diversity in media and corporate culture. It occurs when a company or show includes diverse characters or imagery purely for a colorful, progressive aesthetic—like light through a prism—without offering genuine depth, inclusion, or accurate representation.
Coined by Emma Wallace
Coined by Emma Wallace
The new superhero movie claimed to have a diverse cast, but it was just reprismtation; all the minority characters were sidelined after five minutes of screen time.
Reprismtation by Olivine Merriam August 6, 2026