Suppose a white male is denied a promotion in preference to a lesser qualified Asian woman. Which of the following may the employer be accused of?

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Reverse discrimination occurs when someone from a traditionally privileged group (in this case, a white male) is discriminated against in favor of someone from a historically disadvantaged group (in this case, an Asian woman), even if the latter candidate is less qualified. In this scenario, the Asian woman was given preferential treatment solely based on her race and gender, and the white male was disadvantaged due to his race and gender. Therefore, the employer can be accused of reverse discrimination.

Suppose a White Male Is Denied a Promotion in Preference