muláttól
Muláttól is a term historically used to describe individuals of mixed European and African ancestry. The word's origins are complex and debated, but it is widely believed to derive from the Spanish and Portuguese word "mulato," which itself is thought to come from "mulo," meaning mule. This etymology reflects a historical understanding of mixed-race individuals as being of "mixed" or "hybrid" origin, a concept now understood to be based on flawed scientific and social prejudices.
The term was particularly prevalent during periods of colonialism and slavery, where racial categories were rigidly
Over time, the term has fallen out of common usage in many parts of the world due