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Appalling to see the transphobic and homophobic comments being used on #BoycottTheCensus because the UK census this year will ask about gender identification and sexual orientation for the first time.
For some this is a liberating feature. The census constantly evolves...
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For some this is a liberating feature. The census constantly evolves...
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The first census was held in 1801 and has been held every ten years since (except in 1941 due to WW2)- although an additional short census was held in 1966.
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In 1798, Thomas Robert Malthus published his book "An Essay on the Principle of Population" to express a concern about the growing population.
He noted that population growth could lead to: pressure on food supplies, famine, unemployment and poverty.
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He noted that population growth could lead to: pressure on food supplies, famine, unemployment and poverty.
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Many noted Malthus' concerns, but the government also saw a census as a way to work out how many men could be called up for military duties, been seen to promote good, and stimulate the life insurance industry.
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The first census was held on 1st March 1801 and noted a population of 10,942,646 people across England, Wales and Scotland. (In 2001 that figure was 58,789,194)
However the first few censuses were only head counts and didn't ask further details.
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However the first few censuses were only head counts and didn't ask further details.
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The questions on the census have grown over the years including:
Name, Age, Occupation (added in 1841)
Marital status, Place of birth (1851)
Number of rooms in dwelling (1901)
Qualifications (1961)
Car ownership (1966)
Ethnicity (1991)
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Name, Age, Occupation (added in 1841)
Marital status, Place of birth (1851)
Number of rooms in dwelling (1901)
Qualifications (1961)
Car ownership (1966)
Ethnicity (1991)
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In 1851, the religious census ran in addition to the national census. This was sent directly to priests to fill in about their church attendance.
Some priests refused to submit information fearing it would reflect badly on their preaching abilities.
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Some priests refused to submit information fearing it would reflect badly on their preaching abilities.
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Yes the census is not perfect but it does give us a chance to understand more about the diversity of the country, help inform decisions about funding, and influence national and regional government policies and spending.
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To conclude:
1) The sexual orientation and gender identification questions are voluntary- so stop moaning that they are being included.
2) Failure to complete and return the census will result in a £1000 fine.
3) Love is love
4) Some people are trans, get over it
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1) The sexual orientation and gender identification questions are voluntary- so stop moaning that they are being included.
2) Failure to complete and return the census will result in a £1000 fine.
3) Love is love
4) Some people are trans, get over it
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