reverse discrimination
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reverse discrimination
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The discrimination against members of a historically dominant or majority group, often in favor of minorities or disadvantaged groups, typically arising from affirmative action or equity policies aimed at remedying a past injustice.
In one instance, Title VII authorizes reverse discrimination. The act gives employers ranging from Minnesota wild-rice farmers to New Mexico electronics manufacturers the option of hiring only American Indians.
Similar: counterdiscrimination, positive discrimination
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noun advantaging minority groups who have traditionally been discriminated
| 中文 | 逆向歧視 /逆向歧视 nìxiàng qíshì |
|---|---|
| Français | discrimination positive |
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title = {reverse discrimination},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/reverse%20discrimination},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
