What does a WASP stand for when its referred to men?? Does anyone know??
2007-12-11 10:10:31 · 3 answers · asked by SailorLo23 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
While it's true that it originated with the acronym "White Anglo-Saxon Protestant", it's usage is often a bit broader than that. In fact, a "WASP" may not always be of English background, nor Protestant -- it has more to do with race (white) and "social class".
Check out the SECOND listing offered in most dictionaries -- something like this:
"a member of the privileged, established white upper middle class in the U.S".
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/WASP
2007-12-11 15:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-29 06:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by janeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what does WASP stand for?
What does a WASP stand for when its referred to men?? Does anyone know??
2015-08-20 07:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mafalda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White Anglo Saxon Protestant
2007-12-11 10:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is correct White Anglo Saxon Protestant. It is not only used in reference to men - but if you are talking about the "good 'ole boy" network - generally it does refer to men. It is used to add race as a factor in conversation and is NOT politically correct.
2007-12-11 10:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by zephyrshands 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋