Are fat women less likely to be in harm’s way?

[Anonymous]

I’m 25 and have been obese since 18. I’m considering living in a van and my dad was concerned for safety as a “woman”. I have walked in the dark by myself, walked through parking lots and have passed groups of men. I’ve never felt unsafe because men don’t mess with me likely because I’m physically unattractive. I’ve never had a man mess with me, approach me, catcall me, etc. I think being fat puts a blubber blanket of protection on me to make me invisible to men and trouble makers.

[NaultD]

Not necessarily. Violent sexual abusers tend not to be sexual attracted to the individual as we understand attractiveness. The overwhelming power over an individual is the more prominent sexual urge for abusive individuals.

People isolated and vulnerable are prime targets. Even ways as you describe yourself can be targeted. Take the movie deliverance as an example.

[slatyb]

You won't be invisible to people who want to rob you.

[jennifer_bloom]

If fat people are losers, what do you call people who are obsessed with talking about and thinking about fat people? Double loser or loser of losers?

[Asker]

What do you mean?

[ArtemisSilver]

In terms of area you have a higher collision probably.