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

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

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.

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