Why do jobs/university applications ask you about your ethnic background?
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Answer:
I have never understood why. They all claim that they are Equal Opportunitys Employers, and don't care about your ethnic background, so why ask? When I am asked this question on forms I tend to write "Earthling".
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Other answers
Some organizations and schools can probably claim some kind of tax benefits if they have a certain percentage of minority in their ranks.
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Also for statistical reasons.
Bitto
It's voluntary for you to answer (usually), but they use it to report that they are "Equal Opportunity" advocates.
GeneMan
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