Is having your handbag snatched more than just an inconvenience?

A judge has underlined the symbolic power of handbags, arguing that their theft amounts to more than mere "inconvenience". Speaking at Reading crown court, Zoe Smith pointed out that the crime is particularly stressful for women , who may feel less secure after having their handbags snatched on a night out. Does the handbag deserve its exalted status in the hierarchy of personal effects? Would it be more stressful to have a bicycle, laptop, or smartphone stolen? Regardless of gender, what's the object you most fear being parted from?