reverse discrimination
noun🔊/rɪˌvɜːs dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/
🔊/rɪˌvɜːrs dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable] (disapproving)the practice or policy of making sure that a particular number of jobs, etc. are given to people from groups that are often treated unfairly because of their race, sex, etc. 反向区别对待，反向歧视，逆向歧视（对因种族、性别等原因遭受歧视的群体在就业等方面给予特别照顾） They claim to be the victims of reverse discrimination. 他们声称是逆向歧视的受害者。 The court heard arguments that programs to reserve some public works contracts for minorities cause reverse discrimination. 法院听审了有关将公共工程合同预留给少数族裔的方案会造成逆向区别对待的论据。