Definition:
Burden reversal is the shifting of responsibility onto individuals to disprove assumptions, justify needs, or demonstrate innocence rather than requiring institutions to substantiate their claims.
Usage Context:
Seen in benefits assessments, compliance checks, fraud prevention, moderation appeals, and dispute resolution.
Critical Note:
Burden reversal transforms vulnerability into suspicion. Systems are treated as neutral arbiters while individuals must perform credibility under pressure.
Related Terms:
Administrative Violence, Presupposition Traps, Punitive Neutrality