Census questions

As someone who has used censuses for research I would urge everyone who feels able to fill in the census form as completely and honestly as possible. It’s so useful for historical accuracy.

I found the census very easy to complete, In fact I was very surprised that there were not many more questions. I t is important to have good, accurate information on the diversity of our population.

The question on religion - interesting, this is one that so many people often think should have silly (amusing) answers - so will always get a small percentage of Jeddi, etc.
If you do not have and /or practice any religion it is important to just tick the NONE box. In the last census there was a very large percentage rise in the number stating this - and it is important to know this. .

It was very easy to fill in with nothing that couldn't be answered. I don't know what the fuss is about ?

I found the census form simple to complete and not intrusive. I could answer the questions in the way I wanted.

Riverwalk

Ro60

Silversurf: A very interesting point.
On one hand were asked to name out ethnic origin and then on the other that colour doesn't matter! Crazy world. Ditto the other groups we're asked to subscribe to on the form.

Where on the Census form does it say that colour doesn't matter?

Hummmm

Could we perhaps have a thread where one poster posts a title eg Sweet potatoes and then the following poster provides a comment which brings in some aspect of the interview and posts the next topic like Summertime and so on. We could put it on the Games forum ?

Ro60

Silversurf: A very interesting point.
On one hand were asked to name out ethnic origin and then on the other that colour doesn't matter! Crazy world. Ditto the other groups we're asked to subscribe to on the form.

Where on the Census form does it say that colour doesn't matter?

Ilovecheese

A shame that this thread is not actually about the census, it could have been interesting

We could start a new one ?

Silversurf: A very interesting point.
On one hand were asked to name out ethnic origin and then on the other that colour doesn't matter! Crazy world. Ditto the other groups we're asked to subscribe to on the form.

I’m beginning to wonder if I’m the only one who found the census quick and easy to do. I didn’t find it intrusive. When the question was voluntary, I didn’t answer it. I hesitated a bit about nationality, because I’d like to have said European, but I have always said I was British before, so that’s what I put.

First time I have ever seen someone start a thread and manage to go off topic in their original post! I think this deserves a ‘Scope Creep’ award. Maybe it’s an entry in a competition to create the most obscure connection to that interview?

Is there a rota?? Oh, we haven't had a M&H thread for 4 hours, who's next up?

With a prize for best disguise.

A shame that this thread is not actually about the census, it could have been interesting

Two entirely separate issues: one a question about ethnic origins for statistical purposes; the other, speculation on a child's likely skin colour.

What's the purpose of this thread?

Goodness - can any thread escape? ????