Submitted on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Rejected on Monday 3rd March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Implement "Asian - Other" as a Mandatory Option in Ethnicity Datasheets
As a Filipino holding a British passport, I've encountered numerous government, academic, and workplace forms requiring me to report my ethnicity. Yet, often, these forms only offer three options for Asian ethnicity. I'm petitioning forms to include "Asian - Other" as a mandatory option.
In a multicultural society like the UK, it's crucial that every individual feels seen and recognized. Given that people of Asian origin make up almost 9.3% of the England and Wales population (according to 2021 Census from the Nat. Statistics office), a more comprehensive list of Asian ethnicities is not just needed, it's long overdue. As a start, we should at least have "Asian- Other" in the category.This is about more than just filling out a form; it's about acknowledging our diverse society.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Government already provides the option "Any other Asian background" when collecting information about ethnicity. You can read more about this here: www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/style-guide/ethnic-groups/
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