The term used to describe a situation in which a person who is better qualified but denied enrollment in an educational program or employment in a specific position as a result of another person receiving preferential treatment as a result of affirmative action is called:

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Reverse discrimination refers to a situation in which a member of a majority group is denied opportunities or benefits that they are qualified for because of affirmative action policies that favor minority groups. This can be seen as a form of discrimination against the majority group. Discrimination, prejudice, and inequality all refer to broader concepts that may or may not specifically relate to affirmative action policies.

The Term Used to Describe a Situation in Which a Person