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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.

This guy is married to a Karen, and unfortunately he suffers from White Man In The Room Syndrome.

by smellsterriblygood June 9, 2022

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.

by smellsterriblygood September 11, 2022