India to ask caste status in next census for first time in decades
gonzo-rand19 @ gonzo-rand19 @moist.catsweat.com Posts 0Comments 645Joined 6 mo. ago
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From a data analysis perspective, it doesn't really make sense not to ask for it if it's going to be affecting every aspect of a person's life. Knowing the implications of belonging to a particular caste in terms of life circumstances and statistical outcomes could be valuable.
That said, I don't trust a dictatorship to collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from demographic information fairly or responsibly.