Avery and Maryam are having a discussion about diversity in the workforce. Judging from the company where she works, Avery says that middle$-$aged white men are increasing their control of the workforce. Based on your knowledge of representation, how does Maryam respond to Avery?

Representation is about the same as it was in the $1970$ s and $1980$ s$.$

The workforce is still much more dominated by men than by women.

The percentage of minority ethnic group employees peaked a few years ago and is now declining.

The percentage of minority ethnic group employees peaked in the early $2000s$ and has plateaued since then.

The percentage of white workers is dropping, and the workforce is expected to grow even more diverse.