Eliminate "Race" on all federal forms

Liberty
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Any newly printed forms for the federal government must eliminate the race selection part of that form.

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I really love this! We should eliminate race and sexual orientation too. If you really want to stop all racism/prejudice from having anything to do with employment, this is the best possible way to do it.

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Here’s the updated alphabetical list of terms and definitions,

Terms: Definitions

  • Age: The length of time a person has lived or a thing has existed. Should only be collected for specific legal purposes, such as eligibility for services, determining status as a minor, or other legal requirements.

  • Date of Birth: The specific day when a person was born. Its use should be restricted to legal purposes , such as eligibility for services, identification verification or determining status as a minor.

  • Demographic Data: Information categorizes individuals based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity. Its collection should be minimized unless legally necessary.

  • Ethnic Group: A category of people who identify with each other based on shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral heritage. Collection should be limited to legal contexts where relevant.

  • Gender: The social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male, female. Data collection should be restricted to legal purposes, such as law enforcement or medical treatment where gender is pertinent.

  • Minor: An individual who is under the age of legal adulthood, typically 18 years old in the U.S. Age and date of birth should be used to determine this status.

  • Race: A socially constructed category used to classify people based on physical characteristics. Collection should be limited to legal contexts, such as law enforcement and medical research or treatment, where it is relevant.

  • Sensitive Information: Data if disclosed, could lead to discrimination or stigmatization. This includes race, ethnicity, gender, age, and other personal identifiers. Its collection should be minimized.

  • Sexual Orientation: A person’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others. Should only be collected for legal purposes, such as law enforcement identification and registration of sex offenders.

Policy Recommendations

  • Minimize Data Collection: Collect only the data necessary for legal compliance or essential services.

  • Restrict Use of Demographic Data: Limit the use of collected demographic data to contexts where it is legally justified.

  • Ensure Privacy: Implement strict guidelines to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or misuse.

  • Educate Staff: Provide training on the importance of minimizing demographic data collection and respecting individual privacy.

Conclusion

This framework aims to create a more equitable and respectful approach to data collection, ensuring sensitive information is only gathered and used when absolutely necessary for legal or medical purposes, including determining the status of minors.