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Global migration data needs to recognize subgroups like the Teochew

Global migration data often fails to capture the nuances of diverse populations by using broad labels like "Asian" or "Chinese." Countries like France and Norway avoid collecting race and ethnicity data to promote unity, while the US, UK, and Canada collect it to identify discrimination and improve social services. However, both approaches are insufficient as increasing global migration highlights the need for more granular data that recognizes specific subgroups, such as the Teochew, to understand their unique cultural, economic, and historical dynamics. AI

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Global migration data needs to recognize subgroups like the Teochew

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Charles Chear ·

    Why global migration data should recognise subgroups like the Teochew

    In countries like France and Norway, the government census strictly avoids asking about race and ethnicity. Governed by a desire for national unity, these states operate on a firm premise: categorising citizens by skin colour risks creating divisions and reinforcing prejudice. Ac…