I am German, Irish and American Indian. When I fill out applications 99% of the time, it will ask what race. It only allows you to mark one thing.
When I tell them I have American Indian in my family, they say I have to be at least 20% and have papers.
I don't like just writing white, because I am not. No one on my mothers side of the family kept any type of records as the % of Indian.
How do you get records? I tried to a long time ago, but they told me it could get as expensive as $100,000.
Does anyone know a less expensive alternative to finding your heritage?
2006-09-28 13:00:29 · 5 answers · asked by pixles 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yup, I feel bad for only marking white if for some reason I HAVE to mark it and can only pick one...I guess I have to stay true to what people would perceive me as.
I do find it odd though since most people are bound to be a mix of something now. Mostly, I say just skip that part.
2006-09-30 12:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not required to mark that box and it shouldn't even be on the app. It is a form of intimidation designed to make you think that you will be rejected if you do not mark it. It is illegal for them to use that as a criterion, but it is done all the time. Sort of like the publishers clearing house - they SAY you don't have to buy anything to win, but the want you to think that you really do.
2006-09-28 20:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Skeff 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You could try getting a DNA test. I'm not sure how accurate it is but it may be worth a try.
2006-09-28 20:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Edward 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never mark my ethic background
2006-09-28 20:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Xae 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are white be proud
2006-09-28 20:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋