I agree with what you wrote.
I’ve heard people argue that such action provides a spark for further change. Like brings a new perspective to a group that cascades into more positive effects.
It comes to mind the idea of “black children needing black superhero role models” or similarly for girls or other groups. I wonder to what extent this merely reinforces a racist ideology. Why can’t the role model be of any colour?
How deep is it, truly, that the tribal behaviour based on group similarities, are ingrained in humans.
Interestingly, amongst the well educated, or the wealthy, a different selection criteria is established.