Angry white male facts for kids

A term sometimes used to describe certain white men who hold conservative or right-wing political beliefs. This phrase is often heard when people talk about politics in the United States.

The term became more common in the early 1990s. It often referred to men who felt that certain policies, like "affirmative action" (which aims to help groups that have faced unfair treatment), were unjust. It's important to know that people described this way are not necessarily Nazis or extremists.

What the Term Means

People protesting at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. They are holding flags that are symbols of the Confederacy and Nazi Germany, which are sometimes seen as symbols of white supremacy and racism.

The idea behind the term "angry white male" is that these men might not agree with policies that try to prevent unfair treatment. These policies often aim to help people from minority groups or women. For example, some people have used this term to describe supporters of Donald Trump.

The Term in Australia

The phrase "angry white male" is also used in Australia. There, it can describe men who do not support feminism. Feminism is a movement that works for equal rights and opportunities for women.

In Popular Culture

In movies, TV shows, and other popular culture, this term is sometimes used for people who are seen as being against big social changes. These changes include the Civil Rights Movement, which fought for equal rights for African Americans, and second-wave feminism, which focused on women's equality in the 1960s and 70s.