Race is a huge factor however I think gender in some ways triumphs over race everyday. Even though, racist remarks are called on. Sexist comments are laughed off and welcomed in most cases. Women are always seen as sex symbols or the lack of. Black women with their given history of being over sexualized having been raped are still modern day Sarah Baartman an example is Nikki Minaj. Women in general have to depend on looks to get anywhere.