Angry white male

Angry white male is a word for white men holding conservative or right-wing views. The term is often used when talking about the politics of the United States.

Origin

The word mostly refers to a group which emerged in the early 1990s. They reacted to what they thought were injustices created by "affirmative action."

Development
An angry white male is opposed to anti-discrimination policies (such as affirmative action) that benefit racial minorities and women. Supporters of Donald Trump are sometimes said to be angry white men. 




 In Australia 
The term "angry white male" is also used in Australia to talk about men who do not like feminism.

 In popular culture 
The term is used for those believed to be opposed to the Civil Rights Movement and second-wave feminism.Rosin, Hanna (November 24, 2013) "Even Madder Men: 'Angry White Men,' by Michael Kimmel" (review) The New York Times

Related pages

 Karen
 Fascism
 Racism
 White supremacy
 White nationalism
 Antisemitism

Other websites

 There's nothing more frightening in America today than an angry White man 

References

Category:Men
Category:United States
Category:American culture
Category:21st century in the United States