When asked what ethnicity she is, Ruth says "I don't have an ethnicity, I'm just white." This is an example of

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Ruth's statement reflects a common misconception among some white individuals who view their racial identity as the default or norm, thus perceiving themselves as not having a specific ethnicity. This phenomenon is known as "hidden ethnicity," where the ethnic identity of the dominant or majority group is often invisible or unacknowledged in everyday life.

When Asked What Ethnicity She Is, Ruth Says "I Don't