How does the government define you're race(i.e, forms that ask you whats your race?) My mom has some white, black and native american. Im a mix of white, black, and native american. This mixture was started in 4 generations(i.e. great grandparent, grand parent, mom and me. My dad is mostly black but his mom has some other stuff. What am I?
2006-11-03 11:36:03 · 9 answers · asked by Donovan G 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I'm light skinned to the point where i look white with a tan.
2006-11-03 11:36:33 · update #1
hope no one takes offense to that remark.
2006-11-03 11:37:01 · update #2
So are you so get a life and don't answer questions with crappy answers. I was just wondering. GOSH!
2006-11-03 11:42:29 · update #3
Good question! I am also mixed-race but have no idea about my fathers race. My mother was white. I am probably of a similar complexion to you so some people assume that I am white whilst others assume I am black. Official forms always provide very narrow options for indicating race so I really struggle with attempting to define myself in such terms. My only definition for myself is mixed-race. Others can define me as they see fit. I'll still sleep at night.
2006-11-03 11:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by paul h 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are unsure as to what to fill in those forms.Here is what I would do.a.Ask the person in charge of the form.b.If they are not sure,then mark every race that applies to you.
Great question though.
2006-11-03 19:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by tammy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Annoying
2006-11-03 19:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by dasniper44 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You can be whatever you consider yourself to be. I would say you are white, black, and native american. It doesn't really matter, does it?
2006-11-03 19:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by herbritannicmajesty68 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
personally when ever i get to a question like that on a form, i check other, and write in Human
2006-11-03 20:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by janssen411 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hm i don't know what u would be but the gov. would define me as bi-racial cuz i'm mixed(half black and white)!!!!!! sorry i couldn't answer ur question all the way though!
2006-11-03 19:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by rAwR♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The government doesn't define your race.
They give you a list of options to choose from, and let you define your race.
None of us can answer the question except for you.
2006-11-03 19:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
To my understanding, you define your ethnicity according to your father's side..
2006-11-03 19:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by wherenai 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
man your fuked up
2006-11-03 19:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋