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reverse discrimination
noun
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.
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of reverse discrimination1
Example Sentences
“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.
We’ve seen straight men, in particular, claim reverse discrimination when the playing field begins to level.
Those headlines also get another thing wrong: There is no such thing as reverse discrimination.
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.
This is a case about “reverse discrimination†brought by a straight employee who claimed she faced discrimination by gay colleagues.
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