'but somehow, my hair managed to stay attached to my head.'

Whatever disapprobation you have invited on this and other forums Lizzie is related to what you have chosen to post.

Someone who is continually harassed in the work place and subjected to daily stress because of their race or gender etc however has no such choice

Stress-induced hair loss is known as alopecia areata, and involves a white blood cell attack on the hair follicles.

With this type of hair loss, the hair also falls out within weeks (usually in patches), but can involve the entire scalp and even body hair.
Hair may grow back on its own, but treatment may also be required.


Although men may undergo substantial emotional effects with hair loss (indication of aging, loss of physical strength etc) it is the women who tend to find it much more difficult to handle hair loss.

From the sort of stuff that you have posted about 'femininity' Lizzie it is all too understandable that tests have shown that women were much more worried about the way they looked than men.
This leads to a deeper psychological investment in the way they look to the public.
With the loss of their hair, women tend to find a loss in self worth and self esteem.

A double whammy!