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miro_o-
That’s the argument used for police profiling.
Yes, but in a more meaningful way, no - it's also the argument used AGAINST racial profiling.
You're arguing in a very pure way to make absolutely no distinctions in the way we see and treat people based on their skin colour, which is admirable. But unless we see the different ways in which people with different skin colours are treated, positive and negative, we cannot as a society compensate for any unwarranted discrimination (or in this case, unwarranted privilege) they receive as a result. I believe in equality of opportunity. This is one way we get there.
ReekBlefs
Of course it's not a primary cause, but it is related to experience, and experience shapes behaviour. It's much less likely that a black woman will be promoted beyond their skill or ability, which is why that kind of chauvinist blase over-confidence tends to be limited to white dudes. I say that as a white dude! It's not causation, but it is strong correlation.