Some sociologists believe that intermarriage is a good measure of social distance because

A. intermarriage tends to solidify boundaries between racial groups
B. it shows the breakdown - or lack thereof - of society's most rigid taboos
C. people who immigrates to United States increase the distance between themselves and their families
D. couples usually have to move far away to live close to one another


Answer: B. it shows the breakdown - or lack thereof - of society's most rigid taboos

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