“Affirmative action is reverse racism against white people!”

What You Say

Affirmative action considered race as one factor among many in college admissions — the same way legacy status, athletics, and geography are considered. The Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions in 2023. White women have been the primary beneficiaries of affirmative action programs in employment. Calling equity efforts 'reverse racism' misunderstands both racism and the policy.