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Add South Asian / Desi / Indian as ethnicity option

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Posted by torijade 2026-08-14 17:56

Asian is too broad a distinction for a continent with so much ethnic variety. Adding "Desi" or "South Asian" or "Indian subcontinent" as a separate option will clear things up. Just like how the Middle-East has it's own distinction, even though that too is in Asia.

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'Desi' is an intercommunity word used by Indians to signify their own. I wouldn't use it to classify their ethnicity.

That said, 'South Asian' would be acceptable given that there are tons of babes from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal as of late.

Posted by Lpfm7dude 2026-08-27 20:42

'Desi' is a word used across South Asia (not just India) by locals for 'indigenous'.. Over time it has become common nomenclature for 'South Asians', even outside of South Asia. It helps to have a distinct word not to confuse with what 'Asian' means to most people in the west. Kinda like Middle-Eastern, which is technically Asian but visually distinguishable.
But yes, 'South Asian' is perfectly fine as well.

Posted by torijade 2026-08-27 21:00