Name And Shame

Angry Karens demand respect as moniker used online to depict rude, racist women

- Amy Sharp

Keyed-up Karens across the UK are fighting back after their name became the butt of jokes online.

The moniker has gone viral on social media, being used to depict a passive-aggressive, judgmental woman who is rude, quick to complain, often racist – and usually white and middle-aged.

It surged during Black Lives Matter protests, when videos were circulated of white women – labelled Karens – clashing with demonstrators.

But angry Karens are now demanding “respect” in a series of online petitions.