The body is fragmented and viewed from behind, while the back of the model's head is sensed as being in a state of guardedness towards possible hostility she can anticipate as a result of the combination of her sex and the color of her skin. (en.wikipedia.org)
What I find is of importance is how to love and be loved and an appropriate amount of guardedness knowing this has and will happen. (nakedpastor.com)
I felt my own guardedness melt just a bit, with hugs, gifts, conversations, and gentle heckles. (developmentalscience.com)