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Measuring our nation's diversity: developing a common language for data on race/ethnicity.

K K Wallman1, S Evinger, S Schechter

  • 1United States Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, USA. kwallman@omb.eop.gov

American Journal of Public Health
|November 15, 2000
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The Office of Management and Budget revised federal race and ethnicity data standards to reflect US population diversity and aid civil rights monitoring. These 1997 standards replaced the 1977 guidelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Government Policy
  • Demographics

Background:

  • Federal agencies rely on standardized data for race and ethnicity to track demographic changes and enforce civil rights.
  • The previous standards, established in 1977, required updating to accurately represent the evolving US population.
  • A comprehensive review was initiated to ensure data collection and presentation methods remained relevant and effective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and revise the 1977 federal statistical standards for race and ethnicity data.
  • To ensure federal data standards provide a common language reflecting population diversity.
  • To maintain the government's ability to monitor civil rights compliance through accurate data.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-year review process (1993-1997) involving comprehensive analysis of existing statistical standards.

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  • Consultation and evaluation of data collection and presentation methodologies for race and ethnicity.
  • Development and issuance of revised standards in October 1997.

    • Main Results:

    • Publication of the "Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity" in October 1997.
    • Establishment of updated guidelines to better capture the diversity of the US population.
    • Clarification of standards to support ongoing civil rights monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • The revised standards provide a modern framework for federal race and ethnicity data.
    • Updated standards are crucial for accurately reflecting demographic shifts and ensuring equitable treatment.
    • The process aimed to address misunderstandings and promote consistent application of federal data guidelines.