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Karen is a term used as slang typically for a middle-class white American woman who is perceived as entitled or excessively demanding. The term is often portrayed in memes depicting middle-class white women who "use their white and class privilege to demand their own way".
Jul 30, 2020 · "Karen" has, in recent years, become a widespread meme referencing a specific type of middle-class white woman, who exhibits behaviours that stem from privilege.
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Jul 30, 2020 · What does Karen mean? Karen is a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people’s behaviors.
Oct 26, 2020 · Culture. How the name 'Karen' became a stand-in for problematic white women and a hugely popular meme. Rachel E. Greenspan and Kieran Press-Reynolds. Updated. Oct 26, 2020, 12:43 PM PDT. The...
A Brief History of ‘Karen’ - The New York Times. In 1965, it was the third-most-popular baby name in the United States. In 2018, it was the 635th — and today it’s even less popular. How did...
May 30, 2020 · CNN — Karen Sun is a far cry from the “Karen” meme that has spread widely over social media in recent years. Aside from a shared first name, Sun – a 23-year-old Chinese-American – doesn’t...
Dec 27, 2018 · About. Karen is a slang term used as an antagonistic female character in memes. "Karen" is generally characterized as an irritating, entitled woman, sometimes as an ex-wife who took custody of "the kids."
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