Ageist

A recent court case in New York has sparked controversy after a lawyer referred to a party as “Karen” in legal documents, leading the judge to express discontent with the term’s implications. The judge characterized the use of “Karen” as potentially discriminatory, labeling it as “borderline racist, sexist, and ageist.” During a hearing, the presiding judge scrutinized the lawyer’s choice of words, emphasizing that such informal and derogatory language has no place in legal proceedings. The term “Karen,” often used in popular culture to describe a certain stereotype of entitlement, has received criticism for perpetuating … Read more