I decline each time for both race, religion and sexuality. None of their frigging businessIt`s really gotten out of hand.I had to book my (covid) injection this week .After asking my DOB NHS number etc ,i was asked if i`d mind answering what "I identified as" ,and then the man i was talking with ,went through a long list to choose from.Funny ,he never asked my race ,neither was my friend ,who is black.IT`s become a truly crazy world.I feel for my kids and my grandkids.
And yes I understand the needs of targeting and making sure that we do not miss out on hidden minorities but...
I remember, decades ago I will admit, a mental health nurse was appointed for a particular community. It was to cover those from a particular subcontinent as a minority population. I had a number of patients from a different culture and area. I asked if we were going to appoint someone for them . I was told no as that minority was too small.
Im not arguing. It would have been financially very costly. But the minority that got their nurse was actually a major part of that areas population. So to me it's irrelevant what you are because it won't make a difference other than to show the higher ups you were asked the question based on whatever legislation/popular viewpoint is in play at the time.