Why do women appear...?

Question

less threatening than men (for the most part)?

Example:

For example, I'm a middle class black female & I was shopping at the mall w/ my friend who happens to be another black middle class female. A lady asked us for the time.

Also, one time we were in Florida when my mom & I came from the grocery store back to the hotel, a couple asked us where the local grocery store was. I doubt they would have done that w/ my brother.

I guess I have a rather innocuous look about me but whenever I'm w/ my brother (who is 6'6 ft tall), nobody looks my way or smiles at me & don't even bother w/ my brother.

So, do women usually appear less threatening than men?I don't mean for this to be a flaming rant or even reference to race. Thanks.

Answer 1

i would think so.

but they are full of surprises.

Answer 2

It depends on the situation. I find men to be more refreshing to be around than women. However, if I was at a Walmart all alone, 10 o' clock at night, and my car was parked in a not so well-lit area, a man would be threatening to me then (I wouldn't put myself in a situation like that in reality). On the other hand, some women are vultures most of the time and they tend to be more of a threat even in daylight.

Answer 3

I dont think of women as of less threatening potential.

But then I've seen them in number of aspects where they can be viscious.

Im 6'2" And the height means nothing. If anything it can be used against me as much is it can be my advantage.

I grew up with 2 sisters. The one sister developed a love of violence and has been in trouble for beating and attacking people most of her life.

I was just lucky my knowledge of defence out ranked hers on offence.

Answer 4

sometimes when i look at these lifetimes movies, like for example, Fabfive came on yesterday. those girls were the worst stuck violent brats i have ever seen on Lifetime and at that moment i thought "man i'd rather be killed by a man" women tend to add into details, they play around, they trick, they scheme.  to me women are the worst.

Answer 5

Doggie nailed it, alright.  The last time I was confronted with a truly large man, he got ticked off at my reaction. He assumed it was because he was black. I told him "no, it's because you're big enough to eat me!"

He got a laugh ouf of that. ^_^

Answer 6

Extensive literature, even in zoology, has shown that height is a critical factor in causing fear amongst any number of species.  It is no different in H. sapiens:  the taller the individual, the more fear, and in cases of public offfice, the taller candidate will typically win as this is a sign of "strength."  This is based on biologic substrate, moreso than social construct.  I'm not nearly as tall as your brother, thus I'm not regarded as particularly threatening.  When I see a very tall woman, I do experience a degree of hesitation upon seeing her, as this is encoded into our genetic substrate, at a very ancestral level.

Answer 7

I'm with Doggie on this......the "6'6" plays a larger part in this then race and gender.

Answer 8

Because the feminist movement has convinced most women that as a whole, men are violent, preditor ,rapist abusers.

Answer 9

Because men have the testosterone.

Answer 10

Women appear far less threatening then men, right or wrong. But it also makes complete sense. Women for the most part lack the physical strength of an average man, women are groomed to be caretakers. If you look at the total population women committe violent crimes at a much lower percentage then men do. I know that if I were in a situation where I needed help, car broke down, needing directions, etc. I would ask another woman for help first, or a man that was with a woman, but I would avoid a man that was alone. Statistics show this would be the safest thing to do. Also if you ever go to a self defense class that is what the police officers would tell you to do. When we taught our daugthers about stranger danger we taught then that if they ever needed help they were to find an adult woman to help them, this is also generally what they are taught in school.

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Answer 11

probably because THEY ARE LESS THREATENING...just look at the stats and see who kills, maims, rapes, robs, etc the most...men or women???

Answer 12

oh don't feel bad. i am a 6'2, 240 pound guy, and quite intimidating looking. nothing like my avatar, lol. and everywhere i go, i get approached from beggars asking me if i have any money i can spare.

i dont know what it is why beggars approach me. i dont look excatly look like a friendly, timid guy.  

Answer 13

women always appear less threatning

because men killers and rapist get the most attention in the media

yes of course there are women killers and rapist

but how often do u hear about it?

plus women are nurturers meanin takin care of the kids

and caring for the family

women are known for their tenderness their lovingness

very few women are known for killing

but when women do kill they are more violent

because women are more passionate

and i think thats why men are more threatening

because its universal knowledge that women are more tender, more passionate, and more loving than men!

but i have seen some scary lookin woman!

plus no man is goin to admit being scared of a woman lol  

Answer 14

My husband is the same height as your brother and I think some people find that threatening.  Recently a drunk guy came into our garden with a piece of wood, threatening us, and when my husband stepped towards him he just turned and ran away.  But I didn't want him to escape before the police came so I kept him talking - he obviously wasn't threatened by me at all, even though I was taller than him.

I think it's true that men are perceived as more threatening than women.  Maybe people think men are more likely than women to start a fight.

Answer 15

i think sometimes it goes back to parenting, when asked who was the most approchable parent? most would say there mother, therfore we learn woemn are more approchable.

on avergae as well women are smaller and not as strong as men, so a women may think well i stand a better chance agaonst her if she got nasty.

however i don't think you can judge this on a couple of people asking you the time pr directions, but i get what your saying. more than race or gender though i think its the vibe a person gives off.