When the General Social Survey (GSS) asked Whites in the early 1990s how they would feel about a close relative marrying a Black person, the majority expressed opposition. Since then, there has been a steep drop in such attitudes. This change occurred partly because

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The change in attitudes towards interracial marriage among Whites is largely attributed to generational shifts. Newer generations, who have been raised in more racially inclusive environments, tend to be more accepting of interracial relationships than older generations. This phenomenon reflects broader societal changes over time, including increased social integration and changing social norms, rather than equal acceptance across all generations, changes in laws specifically since the 1990s, or high rates of intermarriage among Whites compared to other groups.

When the General Social Survey (GSS) Asked Whites in the Early