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I’ve noticed something interesting. Wondering if the same is true in other cities, towns, and parts of the world.
I spend a lot of time walking around my local neighbourhood (Deptford, SE London). It’s not uncommon to see people with masks around here.
Recently, I had to go into central. On the train and walking about, no one was masked.
But there’s something I’ve noticed about the people who wear masks.
Aside from me, none of them are White.
I counted eight people wearing masks this morning.
They’re mostly older. They’re mostly Black. A few are Asian. Zero (aside from me) are White.
White people are the problem, aren’t we? I mean, in general, yes. But specifically when it comes to pandemic response.
@clacksee OH YOU BETCHA! Every time I've been harassed in public for masking it's been a fellow white person.
@neckspike
Ugh. I’m sorry. That sucks.
I’ve never been harassed. The worst I’ve had is people telling me I don’t have to wear it that they don’t mind if I take it off.
@clacksee I've had people yell "I hope you get it!" and various obscenities at me. I'm also very obviously visually queer.
@neckspike
Oh my gosh. That’s despicable. I’m so sorry.
@clacksee it's been a while since someone's decided to confront me for using a public restroom at least
social scientists studying americans noticed the perception of danger depended on the race and sex of the participants. white males viewed things as least dangerous and black women viewed things as most danverous and white women and black men were in between. they didnt include asians or queers.
my hypothesis is less oppressed people tend to be overconfident and more oppressed people tend to feel more unsafe
they called it the white male effect because about 30% of white men think risks are very low
@alienghic
Interesting. I’m generally completely unfearful. Like, I will walk around alone late at night in completely unfamiliar areas – even in countries where I don’t speak the language. Zero fear.
But I’m conscious and sensible. And immunocompromised.
That's an interesting observation.
I am one of the few people wearing mask in my area (outside London). I also hand disposable masks to visiting workmen.
A visiting friend wears one, at my request, when we go to the shops together. They feel I'm years behind, as hardly anyone wears them in London. However, they support a family member who refused to consider precautions and have pretty much resigned themselves to get ill again.