White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to face inequity than other groups

Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.

By: Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, UMass Amherst and Steven Boutcher, UMass Amherst, The Conversation

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Published: February 16, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, UMass Amherst and Steven Boutcher, UMass Amherst

In December 2025, Andrea Lucas, the chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, invited white men to file more sex- and race-based discrimination complaints against their employers.

“Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or sex? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws. Contact the @USEEOC as soon …

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