George's father is an African American,and his mother is white American.Mike's father is a white Italian,and his mother is a white American.Why does Mike have a higher degree of fluidity and freedom when self-identifying ethnically?

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George's black identity may be stigmatized due to historical and societal racial biases, which can limit his freedom in self-identifying compared to Mike, who is perceived as white and may not face the same stigmatization.

George's Father Is an African American,and His Mother Is White