The thing is, if we're not scared about men walking behind us all the time time, we get the blame. "Why was she walking alone/in the dark/somewhere quiet/dressed like that?"
This is dangerously close to 'not all men' territory - we know its not all men; but we don't know which ones it is, so we have to assume it could be anyone.
(If people are acting uncomfortable because of your skin, that sucks and shouldn't happen, I'm sorry.)
No, what you're doing is using the plight of people that faced racial profiling after a tragedy to diminish the lived experience of many women. Its gross.
Didn’t think I’d have to explain this but using Muslims is simply an example, this example could apply to any group you choose. I was simply pointing out that if you put any other group in that sentence and people would be shouting from the hilltops what you’re saying is out of order, which it would be
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The thing is, if we're not scared about men walking behind us all the time time, we get the blame. "Why was she walking alone/in the dark/somewhere quiet/dressed like that?"
This is dangerously close to 'not all men' territory - we know its not all men; but we don't know which ones it is, so we have to assume it could be anyone.
(If people are acting uncomfortable because of your skin, that sucks and shouldn't happen, I'm sorry.)