Ethnicity

[MrJake]

I emailed an SP about an encounter and she asked me for my Ethnicity, has anyone been asked this before? Also, she asked me my full name which I would never give.

Don't get me wrong an SP has the right to ask whatever she wants and of course I have every right not to answer. Just the Ethnicity one was new for me.

 

[Aardvark154]

Yes, women in a number of ethnic and racial groups are concerned that if they see someone from their community they will be outed.


It isn't so much that you speak the language, it is that you are a member of the community.

 

[MrJake]

Yes, women in a number of ethnic and racial groups are concerned that if they see someone from their community they will be outed.


It isn't so much that you speak the language, it is that you are a member of the community.

The SP I emailed is white/Caucasian.

Not sure I completely understand what you mean by your second sentence.

 

[Aardvark154]

^^^^ For instance that Russian SPs and Agencies can instantly tell that I am not a native speaker. Hence it is unlikely I know her Aunt and Uncle. . . .