The salience of race and ethnicity for "white ethnics" has
A) Increased in recent decades
B) Declined in recent decades
C) Remained the same
D) Never existed

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The salience of race and ethnicity for "white ethnics" has generally declined in recent decades, as assimilation, intermarriage, and social mobility have led to a blurring of distinct ethnic identities and a reduction in the importance of ethnic distinctions within the broader category of "whiteness."

The Salience of Race and Ethnicity for "White Ethnics" Has