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When an official form of any sort (like a job application) asks your race, do you answer the question?

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When an official form of any sort (like a job application) asks your race, do you answer the question?

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4 Answers

Only on the Census. I don't think I've seen that question ever asked on a job application. It's illegal here.

[1 point] 4 years ago by

Hauli Reply

1 Replies to Hauli's answer

I answer Harris polls regularly and they always ask. And I am always honest. I have nothing to hide. :-)

[1 point] 4 years ago by

Chipmonk Reply

Some forms here might ask Country of Origin ? But I don't think that is asked for employment.

[1 point] 4 years ago by

Aussie Reply

When asked such questions, I think of Shirley Jackson (author of "The Lottery" and "The Haunting of Hill House," among others). When faced with a school application for one of her children, back in the 1950s, which asked for 'Color', she wrote in the space, "I prefer turquiose."

[1 point] 4 years ago by

dauguy Reply Edited 4 years ago by dauguy

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i like that...

[1 point] 4 years ago by

diamond Reply