US EditionCalling Someone a Karen Is 'Borderline Racist, Sexist and Ageist' - Liverpool Echo
- Employment judge George Alliott ruled at Watford Employment Tribunal that calling someone a 'Karen' is a pejorative term often aimed at middle-aged white women.
- The ruling followed legal claims by 74-year-old Sylvia Constance against Harpenden Mencap, alleging unfair dismissal, racial and age discrimination, and victimisation after her suspension and dismissal in June 2023.
- Constance's suspension arose from accusations of emotional and psychological abuse towards a tenant and bullying colleagues, while her representative Christine Yates accused management of abusing their privilege and acting like 'stereotypical Karens'.
- Judge Alliott characterized the term 'Karen' as a derogatory expression with potentially racist, sexist, and ageist connotations, and highlighted that management collaborated with residents to foster discriminatory and prejudiced attitudes toward the Black complainant.
- The tribunal dismissed Constance's claims, ruling that complaints against her were legitimate and did not amount to a targeted racist campaign, affirming the dismissal due to an irrevocable breakdown in the working relationship.
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The Independent (US)Tribunal says calling someone Karen is ‘borderline racist, sexist and ageist’
Judge made the remarks amid a case alleging race and age discrimination
·London, United Kingdom
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Calling someone a 'Karen' is "bordering on racist, sexist and ageist", an employment judge in England has ruled. The term, used in English-speaking countries for white women who behave in an overly privileged or demanding manner, is "pejorative", the employment judge said.
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