There is a pervasive dynamic at play when people are invited into spaces on tokenistic grounds. They are asked to attend meetings, contribute ideas, sit on panels, or join working groups, yet are rarely given the opportunity to meaningfully shape outcomes. Their presence is used as evidence of inclusion, while their influence remains carefully constrained. In these circumstances, inclusion becomes conditional, I think it’s participation without influence. You are welcome, as long as you do not challenge existing norms, question the status quo, or disrupt the prevailing way of thinking.