what is reverse racism

Reverse racism is a term that is sometimes used to describe situations where white people believe they are negatively stereotyped or discriminated against because of their whiteness, or treated less favorably. However, the concept of reverse racism is a myth because it ignores the power/privilege dynamic between the individuals/groups involved. Racism is not just about prejudice, but it is also about power. Racism is a mechanism where resources, power, wealth, prestige, and even humanity are distributed along a color line. Prejudice and discrimination are inherently tied to historically rooted and entrenched, institutionalized forms of systemic racism and racial hierarchies, injustices, and power imbalance. Therefore, isolated instances of favoring the disadvantaged over the privileged cannot be seen as constituting racism.