When an adolescent takes on a nonwhite symbolic identity that is not recognized as authentic by all of his or her peers,the adolescent may:
A)be able to easily traverse the boundaries of being white in some situations and nonwhite in other situations
B)be criticized by whites and nonwhites alike and have a hard time integrating with peers in general
C)have a more fluid identity than people in previous generations who tried to pass as white
D)have perfected the dynamic of code-switching between front and back stage behaviors

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Taking on a nonwhite symbolic identity that is not recognized as authentic by all peers can lead to criticism and difficulty integrating with peers in general, both from whites and nonwhites. This is because the adolescent is not fully accepted by either group, leading to potential social isolation and exclusion.

When an Adolescent Takes on a Nonwhite Symbolic Identity That