"Karen" -- Deconstruction of a Slur
34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History · 34 Circe Media, 34 Circe Salon, Sean Marlon Newcombe, Dawn "Sam" Alden
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (media.transistor.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
"Karen"-- a term that became ubiquitous in 2020. It was used as a verbal cudgel to upbraid a certain type of woman: white and very outspoken.
Some say the term had its origin as a response to racism; others say it was the product of misogyny. Either way, the word "Karen" became a weapon of derision, mockery and humiliation. It was a way, quite simply, to silence a group of women.
Join us as we do a deep-dive into the history and facts surrounding this term and in our quest to uncover the truth of its purpose.
Also, please, feel free to share with us your thoughts and experiences with the word at [email protected]