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Karens of Australia fear name has evolved from light-hearted jab to form of discrimination – ABC News
Regardless of its light-hearted origins, one of Australia’s top linguistics experts believes the pop culture term has evolved into one with derogatory and offensive connotations.
While Karens around Australia can sometimes see the funny side of their name’s use in popular culture, they are worried by the moniker’s increasingly negative connotations.
Key points:
- Karen is derived from the name Catherine, meaning ‘pure’
- The name has been popularised on social media in the United States
- There are concerns the usage of Karen has become discriminatory
It’s a view shared by one of the country’s top linguistics experts, who believes the term …
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