As noted by the Schusterman Family Philanthropies, “Data collection must be intentional, inclusive and equitable. How an organization collects data reflects its values, by either perpetuating bias and inequity or promoting inclusion and equity.” This form is a guide for what government could do to ensure intentional and equitable data collection.
Resources
- More than Numbers: A Guide Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Data Collection (Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies)
- Rethinking and Updating Demographic Questions: Guidance to Improve Descriptions of Research Samples (Jennifer L. Hughes, Abigail A. Camden, and Tenzin Yangchen – Agnes Scott College)
- Driving Equity With Demographic Data Collection (PEAK Grantmaking)