2007-05-08 08:17:41 · 15 answers · asked by Fool 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Surely you jest. This system will never be over such petty things. Despite the fact that race is not a biological reality, despite the fact that race is a social construct, it will always be an issue in this system.
Hannah J Paul
2007-05-08 08:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistical purposes. They need to be able to reference how many Caucausian males between 25 and 30 that make between 30 and 35 Ks a year are married, etc.
2007-05-08 15:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Trisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Race is supposed to be irrelevant. I believe according to the rules that apply to this its not what race you are its what race you think you are.
So, I tick whatever one I feel like that day. We have to fill in forms all the time at work, it must really hack them off in my personnel dept!
Ha Ha
2007-05-08 15:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by lovelylittlemoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this question is not a typical R & S question, but to answer I think its just for statistical purposes.
You get to know the demographics in each city or state of the good old U.S.A.
Probably helps immigration somehow.
2007-05-08 15:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In France they're not allowed to ask about race or religion, though they're starting to consider bending that rule.
2007-05-08 15:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'The Government? Which government?
By your name, I guess you are Japanese, so you mean the Japanese Governmennt yes?
Glad we sorted that out! No idea mate. Shame you didn't mean the British Government as I have all the info on that!
2007-05-08 15:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by gynmedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It provides evidence of non-discrimination and helps detect discrimination. If you can estimate the racial makeup of a population as well as other attributes, you can test for discrimination by the government, its contractors or others.
2007-05-08 15:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by OPM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm of the human race.
2007-05-08 15:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also seem really interested in what your religion is as well.
But it is for statistical reasons, which to me isn't much of an excuse.
2007-05-08 15:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by meg3f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all about data patterns....the government are analytical like that
it's ironic actually, they are creating stereotypes in a world that's meant to be discouraging stereotypes :)
2007-05-08 17:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by bubblyfool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋