[dqpb]

The US has “race” fields on most forms with equally ridiculous options.

[CamTin]

There's usually (always?) an "other" or "I would prefer not to say" option though.

[dqpb]

In my view, the categories they provide, and even the question itself perpetuates racism.

I acknowledge that the data is useful for understanding communities. But the question should be reframed to not reinforce racism.

[tpush]

In that case even the mere presence of a field called 'race' is the ridiculous thing.