Sociologists calculate a measure that gauges the extent of racial segregation in housing.This measure is called the:
A)housing breakdown index
B)neighborhood inequality index
C)segregation index
D)social distance index
E)racism index

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The measure that gauges the extent of racial segregation in housing is called the segregation index. It calculates the degree to which different racial/ethnic groups are concentrated in particular neighborhoods compared to what would be expected if they were distributed evenly throughout the area. The other options, such as housing breakdown index, neighborhood inequality index, social distance index, and racism index are not commonly used measures to quantify racial segregation in housing.

Sociologists Calculate a Measure That Gauges the Extent of Racial