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I suspect there is an element of survivorship bias. If a man is treated like she was, it would not be news.

Most (normal) men also know that they may be seen as a threat, and would move along quickly if asked to. (If they call security over a woman, they may call the police over a man.)




I guess it similar for people of color. They know that they may be seen as a threat and thus they normally act accordingly. Otherwise people may call the police.


I agree, especially if the color is "black". Similarly, I suppose you will find that people with traits of low social class or people that are physically large/muscular, especially if they're not good-looking will experience this.

So, a black guy on 190+cm, large and muscular with a hoodie + some gang-related tatoos and a lower-class behaviour may experience it more than a petite female white upper middle class lawyer in an expensive dress suit.

No surprises here.




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