Anti-White racism

Anti-White racism is discrimination, prejudice and acts of hostility of a racist nature toward people racialized as White (especially those from Europe and its diasporas). It can manifest in various forms, including but not limited to ethnic hatred, stereotyping, exclusion, or violence, and can occur in both overt and subtle ways.

The term "anti-White racism" originated in the 1960s, describing racist acts against White people recognized historically and politically (notably in France and by figures like Pierre Paraf). The concept of reverse racism in the U.S. context is often used by opponents of affirmative action. Claims of anti-White racism have been raised since the 1980s and have become more common since the 2010s. Examples of anti-White racism include attacks targeting White individuals and anti-White sentiments in post-apartheid South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as in some parts of Europe and North America.

Some deny the existence of anti-White racism in majority-White countries, arguing that minority groups are incapable of racism due to systemic racism and prejudice plus power definitions. The subject is contentious, with differing perspectives on its prevalence, impact, and comparison to other forms of racial discrimination. Most legal systems do not formally distinguish racism by race or ethnicity of the victims, and courts have occasionally ruled on cases involving racist insults or violence against White individuals.