stereotype used in U.S. politics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Angry white male" is a term for white men holding conservative or right-wing views.[1][2] The term is often used when talking about the politics of the United States.[3]
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The term mostly refers to a group which emerged in the early 1990s. They reacted to what they thought were injustices created by "affirmative action." [source?]
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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.[4][5][6][7]
The term "angry white male" is also used in Australia to talk about men who do not like feminism.[source?]
The term is used for those believed to be opposed to the Civil Rights Movement and second-wave feminism.[8]
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