The medical school of the University of California developed a special admissions program to increase the participation of minority students.Allan Bakke,a white male,was denied admission to the medical school in 1973 and 1974.Contending that minority students with lower grade averages and test scores were admitted under the special program,Bakke brought suit.This landmark case of Bakke v University of California highlights which of the following concepts?

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The case of Bakke v University of California highlights the concept of reverse discrimination, which refers to discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group in favor of minority or disadvantaged groups. Bakke claimed that he was discriminated against because he was a white male and was denied admission in favor of minority students with lower grades and test scores.

The Medical School of the University of California Developed a Special