By Juanita Tamayo Lott (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The development ofOM B Statistical Policy Directive 15, "Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Agencies and Administrative Reporting," is grounded in the United States' historical and continuing differential treatment of selected populations. The directive represents the most current attempt to better … [Read more...] about “The Limitations of Directive 15” by Juanita Tamayo Lott (January-February 1995 P&R Issue)
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“Accurate Racial/Ethnic Data Should Drive Category Review” by Raul Yzaguirre and Sonia M. Perez (January-February 1995 P&R Issue)
By Raul Yzaguirre and Sonia M. Perez (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The review of the racial and ethnic categories listed on most official government forms comes at a time when the demographics of the nation arc changing rapidly. In the span between 1980 and 1990. for example, the Hispanic population in the U.S. increased by 53%. and the Census Bureau predicts … [Read more...] about “Accurate Racial/Ethnic Data Should Drive Category Review” by Raul Yzaguirre and Sonia M. Perez (January-February 1995 P&R Issue)
