When women or people of color are hired or promoted based not on qualifications, but on race or sex, it is called ______.

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Reverse discrimination refers to the practice where members of a majority or historically advantaged group feel they have been discriminated against in favor of a minority or historically disadvantaged group. This term is often used in the context described, where the hiring or promotion of women or people of color based on race or sex, rather than qualifications, is perceived as unfair treatment towards the majority group.

When Women or People of Color Are Hired or Promoted