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reverse discrimination

noun

  1. the unfair treatment of members of majority groups resulting from preferential policies, as in college admissions or employment, intended to remedy earlier discrimination against minorities.



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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of reverse discrimination1

First recorded in 1965–70
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“As a practical matter, more ‘reverse discrimination’ lawsuits may survive a motion to dismiss,†said Evan Parness, an attorney at the Covington law firm in New York.

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We’ve seen straight men, in particular, claim reverse discrimination when the playing field begins to level.

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Those headlines also get another thing wrong: There is no such thing as reverse discrimination.

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The left flank of the court eased the way for “reverse discrimination†claims, expanded religious exemptions from state taxes, and shielded gun companies from a potentially ruinous lawsuit.

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This is a case about “reverse discrimination†brought by a straight employee who claimed she faced discrimination by gay colleagues.

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