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Collected Item: “How the 'Karen Meme' Confronts the Violent History of White Womanhood”

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How the 'Karen Meme' Confronts the Violent History of White Womanhood

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News Article

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Excerpt from article:The archetype of the Karen has risen to outstanding levels of notoriety in recent weeks, thanks to a flood of footage that’s become increasingly more violent and disturbing.

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#ASU, #HST580, #socialjustice, #nojusticenopeace, karen, meme, racism, entitlement, privilege, discrimination

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https://time.com/5857023/karen-meme-history-meaning/?fbclid=IwAR37q_H90HH_XTzMNC1MfUim3cRoamISEfGTLxdoXIK-bKsHf5KD-HDjVfg

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TIME Magazine, Cady Lang

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2020-06-25
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