Asian Girl and Public Space

Five feet, seven inches. Asian. Female. Average build. No noticeable abnormalities; nothing out of the ordinary. Although a bit taller than many peers, I don't stand out. I am another face in a crowd. I am completely unlike Brent Staples in "Black Men and Public Space" who claims by simply existing he "(alters) public spaces in ugly ways". He catalogues some of the reactions of many women he encounters: those who "(run) in earnest" from him, those who "(cross) to the other side of the street rather than pass (him)", and some who just "avoid making eye contact".
However, I cannot, even if I tried, create the same reactions. As a fellow minority- albeit a different one- I am not associated with any outstanding stereotypes. I cannot fathom how annoying- no, how offensive it would be to walk somewhere and instantly be shunned, actively ignored, despised.
This piece evoked sympathy from me for every person who has ever been judged on his skin tone, weight, height, overall appearance. Yet, it's something that can't be avoided. Everyone has been exposed to a different combination of impressions, everyone absorbs a different amount of bias from his surroundings, and everyone allows that bias to manifest in actions in varying degrees. Though I understand the inconvenience and pain, racism is a part of life that simply cannot be removed- but maybe it can be mollified. It is time for everyone, like Staples, to accept his draw of the lot and help out his fellow man by acting respectfully to everyone.