If you have internet access and enjoy using social media, chances are you are familiar with the term “Karen”, and just reading the name will probably trigger some sort of deep-rooted anger in you.
For those who don’t know, a Karen is slang referring to a middle-class white woman who is perceived as entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is normal. To give an example, Karens are often associated with the kind of person who demands to “speak to the manager” to belittle the service industry.
Stereotypically sporting an asymmetric bob haircut with chunky highlights, Karens are also commonly associated with behaviors that stem from privilege, resulting in racist bias, such as calling the police when they see a person of color walking in their neighborhood.
