"purplewashing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: purple + -wash + -ing. The colour purple is often associated with feminism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|purple|wash|ing}} purple + -wash + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} purplewashing (uncountable)
  1. The practice of presenting something as feminist, particularly a political action, in order to soften or downplay aspects of its reputation considered negative or as a justification for economic, political, xenophobic or racist goals. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism Coordinate_terms: pinkwashing, greenwashing, redwashing, feminationalism, femvertising

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