Using stereotypes of your own race to your advantage.
Contrary to popular belief, the phrase is often referred to someone of a minority being racist against a race of majority. This is in fact ordinary racism. Reverse racism is almost just the opposite, where one uses the typical stereotypes of their race to weed out of dangerous or complicated situations while elevating themselves in society.
Contrary to popular belief, the phrase is often referred to someone of a minority being racist against a race of majority. This is in fact ordinary racism. Reverse racism is almost just the opposite, where one uses the typical stereotypes of their race to weed out of dangerous or complicated situations while elevating themselves in society.
"It is commonly known athletes take their sports seriously. It is reverse racism to assume you will be better paid or receive better scholarships because of your race."
by The Quiz-Trivian-Naire October 14, 2016
reverse racism is racism directed at individuals in the majority, the haves, the man, & the system. It is not directly provoked, yet cumulative resentment. It is DENIED by victimhood minorities as to how they could perpetrate such active, targeted rancor in the opposite direction.
reverse racism is EVERYBODY in the majority is responsible for our pain, poverty, & problems. We then resent, trash talk behind their backs; or, on occasion bully, beat up, & rob them. Our other option is to resent them for not being woke & not instantly adopting our point of view.... AS IF EVERYBODY MARCHES AGAINST BIRTH DEFECTS OR CANCER ?? !! ??
by Swisher rolled tight October 24, 2020
Technically, it is a reaction to racism towards non-Caucasian people. It includes economic and political benefits in effort to compensate for past and ongoing social oppression experienced by non-Caucasians.
Such oppression ranges from marginalization to physical abuse to childhood emotional scarring to the gym teacher shouting "DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH" to every Chinese kid he sees. But none of these examples are anywhere near as catastrophic when compared to a reactionary anti-white joke told by a black standup comedian. From this reasoning emerges the term "reverse racism".
With respect to the term itself, "reverse racism" implies that there is backwards logic behind racism against Caucasians, and that it is somehow more deserving of disapproval than just regular racism.
Furthermore, "racism" and "reverse racism" can be interpreted as binary oppositions, where "racism" is the (socially conditioned to be) acceptable state, while "reverse racism" is the unacceptable counterpart.
Reverse racism can also be interpreted as a defense mechanism for "white man's guilt".
Such oppression ranges from marginalization to physical abuse to childhood emotional scarring to the gym teacher shouting "DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH" to every Chinese kid he sees. But none of these examples are anywhere near as catastrophic when compared to a reactionary anti-white joke told by a black standup comedian. From this reasoning emerges the term "reverse racism".
With respect to the term itself, "reverse racism" implies that there is backwards logic behind racism against Caucasians, and that it is somehow more deserving of disapproval than just regular racism.
Furthermore, "racism" and "reverse racism" can be interpreted as binary oppositions, where "racism" is the (socially conditioned to be) acceptable state, while "reverse racism" is the unacceptable counterpart.
Reverse racism can also be interpreted as a defense mechanism for "white man's guilt".
"Anyone who points out our race problems is a reverse racist." - the GOP
"Reverse racism hurts my feelings." - racist
"Reverse racism hurts my feelings." - racist
by ithinksoanyway August 26, 2009
When a member of a race disguised like another race disguised again as the original race racially insults a member of a different race.
A Native American dressed like a Caucasian dressed like a different Native American racially insults a Hispanic is exhibiting double reverse racism.
by FLURKENDURK420 August 19, 2010
When people of a minority make decisions because they don't want to people to be racist toward them.
An Aboriginal school program not following cultural protocol because they are worried about "reverse racism", being judged as having money.
by Helper44 November 04, 2010
When a Black person attacks someone for being White, and they then find out that the White person is also part of another race after the victim of reverse racism informs that narrow-minded person.
For example, a black person calls me a cracker and I'm White, but I then tell him I'm also part Native American with evidence to prove it. Therefore, I am TWO races and then I can use both races against the attacker (antagonist). This may not be the most progressive action to take as a solution, but is definitely a good answer that can counter this problem known as reverse racism.
For example, a black person calls me a cracker and I'm White, but I then tell him I'm also part Native American with evidence to prove it. Therefore, I am TWO races and then I can use both races against the attacker (antagonist). This may not be the most progressive action to take as a solution, but is definitely a good answer that can counter this problem known as reverse racism.
Double-Reverse Racism is definitely hard to explain, but it also helps to match the growing rate of reverse racism taking place by minorities against whites. Other combinations can also be used, though YOU MUST BE part of that other race in order to do so. They include White and part Hispanic, White and part Asian, White and part Arabic, and of course White and part Native American/Indian.
by A Mixed-Blood Indian December 16, 2004
Reverse racism or reverse discrimination is the '''concept that affirmative action and similar color-conscious programs for redressing racial inequality''' are a form of anti-black racism. Reverse racism is the discrimination or prejudice against a racial or ethnic majority, especially as perceived as occurring by black people.
by MICK-DOG January 18, 2022