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Study of men who embodied a young woman in VR finds they felt disgust & anger when catcalled (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[–] 22 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I looked at the comments.

I knew it was a mistake, I did it anyways.

It sure was a mistake.

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  • [–] 14 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

    I would look at the study, while the problem is 100% real and anyone with any empathy should realize is real, to say the study supports it is a bit far fetched. Looking at the scenarios they created and the avatars, it's all a bit uncanny valley and backrooms sort of feeling. Sort of ps2 graphics but in vr.

    E: I think the conclusion puts it best, vr is a good tool for showing people what a lot of women have to deal with, and how terrible it can feel. It's like rp for people who have trouble empathizing or don't get why it matters.

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I just had surgery and have grown a new appreciation for the fear women can feel. Im a taller dude and lifted 4-5 days a week, so im fairly bigger than other guys my size, but since my surgery im so fucking fragile and have no ability to defend myself. I live in a city and walking around at night has become a whole new experience. Before I never worried much being out alone, but now I have a constant anxiety, a fear that someone will come and overpower me. Hurt me.

    I know its not entirely the same, but the fear of others in this capacity definitely makes me much more empathetic towards what I used to view as overreaction.

    Ladies, I apologize.

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  • [–] 10 points 10 months ago*

    Lady here.

    You don't have to be sorry, just stay safe and keep trying to be a good person. I wish you well on your recovery.

    edit: It's not so much about being overpowered, though that is a thing, as the mental exhaustion from having to deal with so many people who think you owe them something. The book "Verbal Judo" helped me way more than self-defense classes, I recommend it, it's the art of de-escalation by being snarky and delightful.

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