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[QUOTE="blackmetallady:531185"]WASP is a North American sociological term derived from an acronym for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. The term does not have a precise definition and can be used to describe greatly differing sociological groups.[1] The WASP acronym originated in the United States in reference to white North Americans with an old money heritage. The word is frequently used in a derogatory fashion. Working class whites are not usually referred to as WASPs, even if they are Protestants of Anglo-Saxon descent. Overall the term has largely taken on the meaning of describing all very affluent "Old Stock Americans" who retain a disproportinal amount of influence over certain aspects of society.[1] Strictly speaking, many people now referred to as WASPs are not Anglo-Saxon, that is the descendants of some Germanic peoples, who settled in Britain between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest. Thus even non-Anglo Saxon families such the Astor family may be called WASP.[2] The word white is redundant, since all Anglo-Saxons — whether in the strict or popular sense of the term — were or are white. "The term WASP has many meanings. In sociology it reflects that segment of the U.S. population that founded the nation and traced their heritages to England, Scotland, and other parts of Western Europe... The term has largely negative connotations... Today... less than 25 percent of the U.S. population [is WASP]. Nevertheless they contine to... have disproportionate influence over... American institutions." - William E. Thompson, Joseph V. Hickey; Society in Focus, 2005.[1] Usage of the term WASP has grown in other English-speaking countries, such as Australia, which were settled by members of similar ethnic groups. Beyond the English-speaking world, the term is sometimes used in a metaphorical sense, to refer to perceived elite social groups. [/QUOTE]
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