Definitions by smellsterriblygood
White Man In The Room Disease
when a White man who is part of a larger group which includes minorities and/or women, feels that he must share “his” (often unsolicited, typically incorrect) knowledge and/or experience as it pertains to a discussion not involving him.
Bill is married to a Karen, he suffers from White Man In The Room Disease. He feels that he should be the authority on a particular subject in the group, simply because he’s White.
White Man In The Room Disease by smellsterriblygood September 11, 2022
White Man In The Room Syndrome
when a White man who is part of a group includes women and/or minorities feels that he must assert himself by sharing (often unsolicited) knowledge regarding a subject that is being discussed. This makes him feel and potentially appear to be the authority on this subject, in that group.
White Man In The Room Syndrome by smellsterriblygood June 9, 2022