Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals based on their statuses, such as age, race, gender, religion or sexuality.
Discrimination can take many forms and it’s often difficult to define what constitutes discrimination or an act of discrimination. Furthermore, there are different methods available for recognizing discrimination as well as different actions that can be taken when someone or group is discriminated against.
Stop calling them “Karens”
Karen is an online slang term that describes a type of white woman with an arrogant sense of entitlement. These individuals typically demand to speak with managers in order to denigrate service industry workers, are anti-vaccine, and commit racist microaggressions against people of color.
Last year, a video of a New York woman calling the police on a Black man for asking her to put her dog on a leash went viral and served as evidence that racist Karens can harm people of color. Amy Cooper’s actions in Central Park demonstrated that even middle class white women can act with prejudice.
It was only 69 seconds long, but the video captured all of the racism, white privilege and fear that had been mocking for years. Cooper’s racially motivated panic ultimately lead her to call police on her friend Chris while he was playing with his dog in a park.
Though the 69-second clip has been widely shared and discussed online, much more needs to be done – particularly when it comes to ending discrimination against people of color by racist Karens.
There are various ways this issue can be addressed. One option is not calling racist Karens by their names – this could be a crucial step towards ending the discrimination these women perpetrate against people of color.
It’s time to call these women by their real names, not some obscure moniker like Karen which can be used as a coverup. We must stop allowing these white women to use an innocent name as an excuse for their crimes and start labeling them instead.
This would bring attention to the reality that white women are perpetrating violence against people of color due to their white privilege and status, making it easier for those who have been affected by these Karens’ racist acts to take action.
Stop calling them “white women”
Recently, we’ve seen an uptick in viral videos labeling women as “Karens.” Karens have been depicted calling the police on Black people, failing to obey store regulations, and even coughing on other customers.
Wikipedia describes a Karen as an oppressed white woman who uses her privilege to get what they want at the expense of others. While many Karens appear middle aged and white, some are also middle class and black – suggesting there may be some racial component behind this phenomenon.
Wikipedia describes The Karen as embodying everything that’s wrong with an over-entitled Western woman and amplifying it by several thousand percent. They are a mutant subspecies descended from the Soccer Mom.
They are a social group that often attempts to capitalize on the system of racism and classism that dominates our society. Although they might not be the worst people in the world, they can contribute significantly to unjustified harm by reinforcing harmful racial stereotypes and serving as scapegoats for discrimination.
One growing worry has been the rise of Karens as a new form of public terror, especially because their fear of Black people is often motivated by gender. This means their fears don’t always translate to violence against Black or brown people but instead allow White women to enlist the assistance of white men and police in carrying out such actions on their behalf.
This has been made worse by the rampant sexism and racism that have become so pervasive in our society. That is one of the reasons why it is essential for us to officially recognize discrimination when it occurs and take steps towards ending it.
However, some have decided that simply calling these women out isn’t enough and are taking action to ensure their anonymity. Some even started a Twitter campaign in an effort to stop calling them “Karens.”
Though this is only a small step, it’s an essential one. It will enable us to move forward and prevent future harm caused by racist Karens who have caused so much grief for so long.
Stop calling them “racists”
Recently, there has been a trend that renames racist white women as “Karens.” This label has been applied to several real life women who have engaged in discriminatory behavior.
These women have a history of engaging in racist behaviors, from calling the police on Black people for doing nothing to being rude to service workers and anti-science. While their actions may be perceived as annoying and unhelpful, it’s essential to recognize how much racism and white supremacy play a part in their choices.
These behaviors have their origins in racism, which seeks to control people’s bodies in public spaces. Though often disregarded, this form of policing has become more common recently due to social media and the internet.
Over the years, this slang term has been employed in a variety of contexts–including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s tweet about White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany–but it has become particularly prominent as election season heats up.
Slang like this is often used by white women in our society, but it has the potential to label people negatively. Not only does it highlight white women’s racial bias, but it can make finding employment difficult and prevent them from furthering their education or training opportunities.
Therefore, the term “Karen” can cause great harm to these women and their families. It leads to feelings of shame, embarrassment, or even leads to job loss for some.
It can also be counterproductive for those attempting to report these women’s crimes. Utilizing this term may lead to inaccurate reports that are biased against African Americans or other racial groups.
One of the reasons why the Associated Press has stopped using “alt-right” to describe these women is because it’s too vague and misleading to be useful in this instance. Furthermore, using such a term implies these individuals are not racists or hateful when in reality they are both.
Stop calling them “white supremacists”
Following last weekend’s Charlottesville violence, there has been an uptick in calls to end discrimination by racist Karens against people of color. These demands come from various sectors such as public officials, law enforcement personnel and religious leaders.
One such call comes from the Department of Justice, which recently released a report outlining the numerous ways racist Karens operate within American legal system. One key finding of this study is that there are steps which can be taken to prevent such behavior in future.
These steps include:
Stop Labelling Them “White Supremacists”
White supremacists are racist individuals who advocate that whiteness is the only legitimate race in America and all other races should be suppressed. These ideas often receive support from political figures and have played an influential role in the growth of racism and white supremacy in America over the last several decades.
However, racism has become so normalized that it’s now hard for people to recognize when someone is being racist. To combat this, many use euphemisms or dog whistles instead of directly labeling these individuals as racists.
The issue with this is that it can lead to racist incidents not being reported as such. This is especially true when it comes to police reports, which are the most frequent form of complaint made against people of color by racist Karens.
Another example is social media, which gives racist Karens the platform to spread their messages. A recent video depicted white woman Amy Cooper threatening to call the police on a Black man for leashing his dog; the clip garnered thousands of views and many labeled her as a “Karen.”
But this term doesn’t quite capture the truth behind these individuals’ actions. Many have not actually committed any racist acts and many haven’t even been convicted of a crime or received any formal punishment for their misdeeds.