Ethnicity… What The F*** has it got to do with you

Ethnicity… What The F*** has it got to do with you
You know how in every job or internship application, there is this question that asks you about race? When I searched why it’s always there, I found out that it is to ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace, which is a great purpose! But it got really confusing when I knew that I had to choose “white,” although I am not! The options are usually (Asian, Latin, white, and black). According to the “legit” standard categorization, it turned out that North Africans and Middle Eastern are categorized as white, which I find ridiculous! I’m Egyptian, and I have Egyptian and Arab friends who have skin way darker than mine, and whenever they have to apply for something, they have to choose white, although they’re not! I don’t get why race is associated with a color, and I appreciate it when I find Middle Eastern among the other options, something I don’t see often!