What does it mean when American women are referred to as WASPS?

Question

I've seen this description in books but can't give specific examples..

Answer 1

WASP = White Anglo Saxon Protestant [Protestants].

Rulers of the world.

Here is a typical White Anglo Saxon Protestant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dii3mzMQ3...

Answer 2

White Anglo-Saxon Protestants

Answer 3

It means they are White, Anglo-Saxon Protestants, in other words, W.A.S.P.S.  

Answer 4

White Anglo Saxon Protestant

Answer 5

White Anglo Saxon Protestants.

Answer 6

white anglo saxon protestants  

Answer 7

they are places even when they are unwanted

Answer 8

White Anglo Saxon Protestant.

Answer 9

It means White Anglo-Saxon ProtestantS and refers to middle-upper class, privately schooled, princess types. with a tendency to snobbish, spoilt, and self involved behaviours and attitudes.