Which of the following was a consequence of deindustrialization?

A) Blue-collar workers were transferred by corporations into higher-paying, service-oriented positions.
B) Many blue collar workers lost their jobs in the automobile and steel industries and found that the new jobs being created were in the lower paying service sector.
C) The salaries for traditionally female jobs in the service sector of the economy rose substantially.
D) Minimum-wage and part-time jobs became more and more scarce, putting an additional burden on retirees and students.

Deindustrialization led to the decline of manufacturing jobs in industries such as automobiles and steel, which were typically held by blue-collar workers. These workers often struggled to find new employment in the service sector, which often paid lower wages than their previous jobs. The service sector did see some growth during deindustrialization, but mostly in low-paying jobs. Thus, option B, which describes this consequence, is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the impact of deindustrialization on the job market.