Yes, I noticed the blonde women had a lot of difficulty when traveling, especially if they were not cognizant of the local dress codes.

I'm from India. People here are very racist too, not just towards foreigners but even amongst themselves. Fair skin is practically thought to be good you're automatically considered good looking or handsome if you're light skinned. Education has brought a lot improvement, but the obsession with skin color is still deeply rooted. It's the kind of mindset that lingers in a developing country grappling with modernity and old prejudices.