Race and Censuses From Around the World
Sociological Images: Inspiring Sociological Imaginations Everywhere
2009-03-29
Lisa Wade, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Occidental College
Different countries formalize different racial categories. Below are examples of the ”race” questions on the Censuses of 9 different countries. They illustrate just how diverse ideas about race are and challenge the notion that there is one “correct” question or set of questions…
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