• Kabaka@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      4 days ago

      “Protected” from discrimination, etc. I understand what you mean. Maybe that’s not a great word to use in this case, but it’s not lawful to use that grouping method for these purposes — good or bad. It can (and has) been used to worsen such a demographic’s situation instead of help.