Redwashing

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At a glance

Class

Invention

Domain

Science and technology

Knowledge cost

2

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What Wikipedia says

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.

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