WallBreak Inc.is a web design company which receives complaints stating that minorities are underrepresented in senior management positions.To appease the minorities,WallBreak promotes Ahmed,an African American,over Zac,a white,although Zac is more qualified than Ahmed.In this case,Zac is a victim of ______.

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In this case, Zac is a victim of reverse discrimination. WallBreak Inc. is not permitted to discriminate against Zac even though it intends to remedy the effects of present discrimination. Affirmative action programs can give rise to claims of reverse discrimination when minorities or women with lower qualifications or less seniority than white males are given preference in employment or training.