discrimination reversal

The term "reverse discrimination" refers to discrimination against white people or males, particularly in areas like employment or education. This concept emerged in the mid-20th century.1

In psychology, "reversal learning" is a process where an individual first learns a discrimination (e.g., choosing a black object) and then must learn to reverse that choice (e.g., choosing a white object). This can be challenging due to negative transfer effects, where the original learned response persists. However, with practice, learners can adapt. The speed at which humans and animals learn reversal tasks can vary, with adult humans generally mastering them quickly. Young children may find reversal shifts more difficult than adults, often learning simple habits rather than conceptual rules.23