The -washing suffix is used in various fields to discuss an individual's or organization's claimed promotion of pro-social values without putting those values into practice, or to distract from other harmful practices. It originates from the concept of whitewash paint; by the 17th century "whitewashing" had become a term suggesting an effort to give a particular appearance and to conceal negative aspects.
The -washing suffix is used in various fields to discuss an individual's or organization's claimed promotion of pro-social values without putting those values into practice, or to distract from other harmful practices. It originates from the concept of whitewash paint; by the 17th century "whitewashing" had become a term suggesting an effort to give a particular appearance and to conceal negative aspects.
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