"Deconstructing Karen"

December 15, 2022
45 min
Season 21 - Episode 68: "Deconstructing Karen"

Season 21 - Episode 68: "Deconstructing Karen"

"Deconstructing Karen" - Episode 68

Overview

The term “Karen,” a pejorative slang term for an alleged obnoxious, angry, entitled, and perceived racist white woman who uses inherent privilege to get their way or police other people's behaviors, became the most notorious watchword of 2020. Dr. Phil speaks with Ambrosia, who says she was falsely accused of being a “Karen” when she refused to wear a mask and claimed a UPS store was her place of residence because she had packages delivered there. The controversial documentary Deconstructing Karen has been at the forefront of this issue. The film follows “Race2Dinner” co-founders and co-authors of 'White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How To Do Better," Regina Jackson and Saira Rao, who say they challenge white women who say they are not racist to see their innate racism and use the newfound realization to help fight systemic racism in America.

Episode Information

TV Show

Dr. Phil

Season

Season 21

Episode Number

68

Air Date

December 15, 2022

Runtime

45 minutes

Crew

M

Marcial Rios Salcido

Writer