2026-04-25 06:58 UTC
Interesting read but not the same as a Karen in my mind.
> Teng Wei, a professor at South China Normal University wrote, "When we use dama as an insult, what we're really doing is suggesting that there's something inherently wrong with being a middle-aged woman. It's ageist, classist — and it's time to stop."
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@mech@feddit.org 2026-04-25 07:03
Of course it's not the same. It's a completely different culture and history. But Teng Wei's criticism applies to the "Karen" insult as well.
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@socsa@piefed.social 2026-04-25 19:30
Let's be honest - that exact same subtle misogyny follows "Karen" as well.