Martin v. Wilks

"Benign" or "reverse" discrimination stems from problems with affirmation action or preferential treatment programs, which are adopted to specifically aid minorities, but may infringe upon the rights of the majority.

Charges of reverse discrimination have resulted in heated debates and litigation, in the past decade, as majority groups complain about being punished for policies and past discriminatory practices that they did not commit.

While the debate about reverse discrimination is frequently limited to race and ethnic groups, men have complained about discrimination against them as women are promoted and climb the corporate leader.