Sardoodledom

Coined by 19th-century playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, Sardoodledom refers to a play or dramatic work full of stereotyped or unrealistic characterization
s that are often one-dimensional and lack depth, serving primarily to advance the mechanically contrived plot. These roles are predictable, safe, and disposable. 

This chapter reclaims the term as a metaphor for today’s hollow diversity performances—where representation is staged but not empowered. 

Through sharp critique and historic examples, the chapter offers readers a vocabulary for spotting when representation becomes a tool of oppression instead of liberation.

“Sardoodledom” becomes not just a word, but a lens: to name the empty applause, to question the roles we’re handed, and to demand something real.