reverse discrimination
noun
: discrimination against whites or males (as in employment or education)
Examples of reverse discrimination in a Sentence
He claimed that reverse discrimination was to blame for his unemployment.
Recent Examples on the Web
At some Wall Street banks, the cooling interest in DEI and threat of litigation on grounds of reverse discrimination have led managers to stop prioritizing women and minority candidates in recruitment and promotions.
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Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2024
But conservative reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement was swift, as groups peppered the top companies with reverse discrimination complaints.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Legal experts warn that the Supreme Court case of Muldrow v. St. Louis could spur a flood of reverse discrimination complaints against workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 13 Dec. 2023
In addition to civil rights groups, the case is being closely watched by employment attorneys and some conservatives who say a broad ruling for Muldrow could lead to an increase in reverse discrimination claims against workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
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Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2024
But conservative reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement was swift, as groups peppered the top companies with reverse discrimination complaints.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Legal experts warn that the Supreme Court case of Muldrow v. St. Louis could spur a flood of reverse discrimination complaints against workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 13 Dec. 2023
In addition to civil rights groups, the case is being closely watched by employment attorneys and some conservatives who say a broad ruling for Muldrow could lead to an increase in reverse discrimination claims against workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Reverse discrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverse%20discrimination. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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