redwashing
Sign in to savethumb|250px|Red (politics)|Red is historically the colour associated with the [[political left.]] Redwashing is the practice of a collective entity presenting itself as progressive and concerned about social equality and justice, in order to use this perception for public relations or economic gain. In politics, the term typically refers to right wing populists adopting left wing ideals. The term is also sometimes used to denote the practice of discrediting a certain organization or political party that really defends social equality. In Canada, corporations are often accused by Indigenous new
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- Indigenous redwashing
- See also
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thumb|250px|Red (politics)|Red is historically the colour associated with the [[political left.]] Redwashing is the practice of a collective entity presenting itself as progressive and concerned about social equality and justice, in order to use this perception for public relations or economic gain. In politics, the term typically refers to right wing populists adopting left wing ideals. The term is also sometimes used to denote the practice of discrediting a certain organization or political party that really defends social equality. In Canada, corporations are often accused by Indigenous news media of redwashing.
== Description == The term redwashing is derived from combining red with whitewashing. It is the practice of a state, organization, political party, or company presenting itself as progressive and concerned about social equality and justice, in order to use this perception for public relations or economic gain.