Literal question
[Questions 1 - 9 were asked of all individuals.]
Ask this question if, on the list of occupants of the dwelling (Chapter IV), the name of the person has the circle number 1 marked (Yes) in question 6 (Black or African Descent). In the contrary case, mark circle 5, None.
9. Do you consider yourself to be
[] 1 Colonial black
[] 2 Antillean black
[] 3 Black
[] 4 Other (specify) ____
[] 5 None
Interviewer instructions
[For persons of all ages]
[Questions 1 to 12a]
Question No. 9. Do you consider yourself??
[For persons who stated they are Black or African descent in question 6.]
Ask this question if in the list of occupants (Chapter IV), the name of a person has been marked with circle 1 (Yes) in question 6 (Black or of African descent). Otherwise, mark circle 5, None.
This question is intended to generate greater visibility of African descendants in Panama, strengthen the identity character and increase the rates of appropriation of citizens' rights.
Ask the question literally and read slowly each of the alternatives presented. Check only one according to which the respondent answers.
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Black or African descent: Refers to the social group originally brought from Africa to the Americas by Europeans. They are divided into ethnic subgroups [subetnias], according to the different periods in which they reached the Isthmus.
a. Colonial Black: A descendant of African slaves brought to the Isthmus during the Spanish colonization. You can identify the descendants of the latter in the central provinces, in areas such as Nata, Parita and Monagrillo, and Chiriquí, in areas such as Puerto Armrelles and Alanje. In the province of Colón in areas such as Costa Arriba and Costa Abajo. In the province of Panama are located in Pacora, San Miguel and Chepo.
b. Antillean Black: Descendant of West Indian workers who speak French, English, or other languages who came to Panama, mainly during the construction of the Panama Rail Road, the French Canal late in the nineteenth century, and the North American Canal. They are mostly located in areas of the cities of Panama and Colon and the Bocas del Toro province.
c. Black : A person with ancestors who are descendants of Black slaves or colonial Blacks and / or descendants of Black Antilleans who speak English, French or other languages, migrants at different periods of the national development, who selected this option for self-identification.
d. Other: Any other Black or African descent group not included in the above categories. Write down what the respondent indicates.
e. None: Select this circle when the person stated in the list of occupants (Section IV) that she does not perceive herself as a Black or African descent, i.e. Circle 2 of question 6.
For those under 10 years old, check the option provided by the head of household.
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Example:
The respondent in the list of occupants (Section IV, question 6, black or African descent), when you asked "Do you consider yourself??" she responds "Black".
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Ask this question if in the list of occupants (Section IV) the name of a person has been marked with Circle 1 (yes) in question 6 (Black or African descent). Otherwise, mark Circle 5, none.
Examples for questions 1-9 on general characteristics:
You are enumerating Julio Berrocal in the Barriada Colina de las Cumbres, he is the son of Mr. Berrocal, is 17 years old, was born on July 25, 1992; he is a beneficiary of social security, is single, and has limitations for learning, as he had complications at birth. He has intellectual disabilities that make it hard and difficult for him to study. He does not belong to any indigenous group, is considered neither Black nor African descent.
