Which term is used to describe the claim that minority-preference policies discriminate against nonminorities?

• A. Reverse Discrimination
• B. De Jure Segregation
• C. De Facto Segregation
• D. Colorblind Argument

Answer: (A)

Reverse discrimination describes the claim that policies designed to help minority groups, such as race-conscious hiring or admissions, end up disadvantaging nonminorities. It’s the term people use when arguing that minority-preference policies produce unfair outcomes for those who aren’t members of the favored groups, even though the policy’s aim is to remedy past inequities.

De jure segregation refers to separation that is required by law, which is not about the effects of affirmative-action-style policies. De facto segregation describes segregation that arises in practice through housing patterns and social behavior rather than explicit law. The colorblind argument pushes to remove race from consideration altogether, focusing on treating people as individuals rather than discussing the impact of race-based policies.