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“Karen” is a derogatory term that refers to an outspoken white Woman who acts in an entitled, self-centered, racist or sexist manner, who often directs her anger at minorities. Karens, being white, do possess an exalted position in our society, but they pay a price. In this work, despite her prejudices, I take a quasi-sympathetic view of the stress that comes with being Karen. Choices open to her are limiting relative to white men. Her power is more ceremonial than real. The “glass ceiling” & sexual harassment are still things she bumps up against constantly. These stresses explain some of her petty self-righteous and domineering behavior, and I can't help but wonder if the term Karen can apply to most white people, not just women, at one time or another. Ironically, the term is also used to shame outspoken white women silence.
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