A fascinating example of language classifications appears in the history of Census taking. USA now has wording that is inclusive of self-identity. I'd eradicate it all and go with the most literal, which is largely science and self-identity via experience. First USA Census?

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First USA Census identifiers, 1790. The number of free White males aged: - under 16 years - of 16 years and upward - Number of free White females - Number of other free persons - Number of slaves #Language #Identity #History #Census #Categorization #SystemFail
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