The sociologist(s)associated with the ecological theory of race and ethnic relations is (are):
A)Robert Park
B)Robert Blauner
C)William Julius Wilson
D)Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton
E)Herbert Gans

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Robert Park was a sociologist associated with the ecological theory of race and ethnic relations. He believed that racial and ethnic groups are formed and maintained based on their proximity to each other and their interactions within their environment. He also believed that competition and conflict between these groups arise from the struggle over resources in their shared environment.

The Sociologist(s)associated with the Ecological Theory of Race and Ethnic