Question

What might a white officer accuse their superiors of if they were systematically bypassed for promotion in order to promote minority officers?

Answer 1

Answer: Reverse discrimination

Explanation: Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a certain category of individuals in a society, community or workplace on the basis of sex, religion, race and so on.

However, from the question above, the scenario showcases an issue of Reverse Discrimination. Reverse Discrimination occurs when a majority group is unfairly treated in favor of a minority or disadvantaged group on the basis of race or color.

In most cases, Reverse Discrimination might have emanated in an attempt to address discrimination against the minority group and balance the issue of social inequality. However, in the course of addressing discrimination against the minority, a systematic discrimination against the majority might occur. Hence, a major cause of Reverse Discrimination.