How do you ask about ethnicity on a survey?
First ask, “Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?” (ethnicity), followed by a race identification question like, “How would you describe yourself?” The first question can be a simple Yes/No radio button; the second should include these commonly accepted options: American Indian or Alaska Native.
What ethnicities should be in a survey?
An individual can report as White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, or some other race. Survey respondents may report multiple races. What is ethnicity? Ethnicity determines whether a person is of Hispanic origin or not.
What is the proper way to ask gender on a survey?
When asking about sex as a category, words like male, female and intersex should be used. Gender identity refers to the internal/psychological sense of self, regardless of what sex a person was assigned at birth. When asking about gender as a category, words like woman, man, and trans* should be used.
How do you ask someone their ethnicity?
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- Ask yourself why you need to know.
- Understand that you have no right to know.
- Do not open a conversation with this question.
- Think about your relationship to the person you’re asking.
- If you need to ask, make it about your own ignorance.
- Be willing to answer every question you ask.