When Lacy Uses the Term "Strategic Assimilation," She Is Referring

When Lacy uses the term "strategic assimilation," she is referring to what?

A) as blacks move more and more into middle class American society, they are more likely to adopt white values and customs.
B) as blacks move more and more into middle class American society, they are likely to construct and maintain their black identities.
C) as blacks move more and more into middle class American society, whites are likely to adopt more black values and culture.
D) as blacks move more and more into middle class American society, whites are likely to develop strong feelings of prejudice against blacks.