Feminists Worry That Internet ‘Karen’ Meme Is ‘Mired In Sexism’

The name “Karen” has become synonymous with nosy neighbors and manager-demanding, coupon-weiding suburban white women who’ve largely taken it upon themselves to police “social distancing” measures amid the coronavirus crisis, often using passive-aggressive posts on social media networks like Facebook and NextDoor.

But now some feminists are concerned that the “Karen” meme is “mired in sexism,” perpetuating long-running stereotypes about women, and encouraging others to police and control “female behavior.”