The Bogardus Social Distance Scale Shows

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Bogardus social distance scale shows

• A)there is a difference in people's willingness to engage in close relationships with members of various racial and ethnic groups
• B)that some racial and ethnic groups weigh more than others
• C)that minority groups and majority groups tend to live in the same neighborhoods
• D)that the majority group does not want to touch minority groups

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