What does it mean to say that Americans are more open to interracial relationships as an ideal than as a practice?
A) Most Americans today oppose interracial relationships, but some do not.
B) Most Americans say they do not support interracial relationships, but they engage in them anyway.
C) Americans do not approve of interracial relationships but they will tolerate family members participating in them.
D) Americans’ openness to interracial relationships has been increasing, but in practice the majority date within their racial groups.
Answer: D
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