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[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 28 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I wonder what the Chinese equivalent of a Karen is...

[–] EvergreenGuru@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

It’s delightful to see this phenomenon happening in another country.

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] SorryImLate@piefed.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

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."

[–] mech@feddit.org 16 points 3 weeks ago

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.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 5 points 3 weeks ago

Let's be honest - that exact same subtle misogyny follows "Karen" as well.