Is it normal or cool for recruiters to ask what communities you belong to in an interview?

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Is this their sneaky way of trying to suss out demographics, sexual orientation, religion, and parental status?

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Right which is illegal. What an odd question, borders on illegal IMO.

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I usually say I’m part of the culinary community —I like to make toast for breakfast.

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Heck yes!

It was their way of asking about race/orientation which totally fine. It just caught me off guard because I’ve never been asked that before.

Coming from a place of privilege, my answer was: I identify as a cis white male who supports and donates to as many communities as I can, and am totally supportive of an equal and welcoming work environment for everyone.

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Thinking you are better than others because of your skin colour and who you like to bang is peak white supremacy. Our society is so backwards. But bravo to you for being so open and honest 🙄

Not normal, but I wouldn’t say not cool. Probably just a different way of trying to get to know the version of you that doesn’t show up on your resume. Though, I could see how it might come off as invasive. Still, you could always say you’re a part of the “music community” even if that really means you just like going to concerts, just to use an example.

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I wouldn't have a clue how to answer that question without more context

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What does “communities” mean in their context?

Protected groups more or less I would guess.

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