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Sunday, March 22, 2009
the beauty of non-disclosure
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In my latest filling paper work out endeavor, the age old question appeared.
"Please choose one" I know what you're thinking, not again...she's writing about having to check only one box.
Welp, yes I am. Deal.
So, I'm filling out some online forms for this really great, progressive, liberal, "we only serve our cafeteria food on biodegradable plates" type of organization. The question pops up after I check off the usual demographic info (sex, age, etc.) I quickly noticed that unlike other forms, this form had no "other" box. Instead, the choices were (well at least those that pertained to me):
- Black/ African American (not Hispanic or Latino)
- Hispanic or Latino
- Two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino)
- Non- disclosure
My choices were to either be Hispanic OR African American. Not both, pretty much sucks. I know its all about distinguishing between "race" and ethnicity but really? Who decided that there were no Black Hispanics? Or that those of us whose parents represent one race "Black" and one ethnicity "Hispanic" would only feel the need to choose one label?
I chose not to disclose = beauty undefined
currently listening to: Upside Down, Jack Johnson
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Amen, sista! If only more of us could have the courage to step outside of the "boxes" which society attempts to place us in, then more greatness could and would be achieved. (PS Don't you just love my little double entendre?? ;)
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