participation-washing

noun1

1. •
   The strategy or practice by organizations (such as companies and governments) of a process of "hollow" (fake) consultation of citizens or members, despite no (or little) interest in such participation, in order to improve their public image, gather attention and sympathy by creating an illusion of openness.

   • Participation can be used tokenistically - and ‘participation-washing’ is a common concern in data systems and beyond. — 2023