demographics of this listserv

[Sarah Lang]

As we are frequently stating information like age, language, and
location, I think it would be useful to have a demographic faq
(either compiled and anon or not) on the listserv homepage. I know I
mentioned this before--and it didn't go anywhere--but I am also still
quite aware that my active participation and a women in her 20s
appears to be unusual.

If nothing else I think it would be interesting.

Something like?
(http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/Info/About.cfm)

gender
age
household configuration (married, cohabitation, single, children, 18
hamsters)
place of birth
place of current residence
place of citizenship
other locations of residence that where 2 or more years longer
first language spoken/written/read/aurally comprehend (and degree)
language(s) spoken/written/read/aurally comprehend (and degree) at home
language(s) spoken/written/read/aurally comprehend (and degree) at work
other languages spoken/written/read/aurally comprehend (and degree)
highest level of schooling achieved by parents (if known)
highest level of schooling achieved
        if post-bac/grad/doc: speciality/ies
current profession
other profession(s) that were significant
unpaid labour
income bracket

Just a thought,
S.

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